College of Engineering
Electrical Engineering BS
Build the technologies powering renewable energy, robotics, wireless communications, and smart devices
Program details
- Modality
- On-campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Accredited
- ABET
- Designated
- STEM, STEM-OPT
- Median starting salary:
- $75,000 Median starting salary. View career outcomes.
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Why study electrical engineering at UMass Dartmouth?
From renewable energy and semiconductors to robotics, smart devices, and next-generation wireless communications, electrical engineering is behind the invisible forces that power our world.
Our ABET-accredited electrical engineering program prepares you to lead in this ever-changing field, combining a rigorous curriculum with hands-on, project-based learning.
Through research, internships, and close faculty mentorship, you'll explore areas such as embedded systems, electromagnetics, signals and systems, acoustics, wireless communications, and more.
Launch your career
Salary range: $75,000What can I do with an Electrical Engineering BS degree?
Electrical engineers work in diverse fields as acoustics, aerospace, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, energy resources, signal processing, space, testing, and underwater systems. Electrical engineering graduates are in-demand in a variety of industries and roles, including:
- Aerospace engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Radio frequency engineer
- Signal processing engineer
- Embedded systems engineer
- Power systems engineer
Top employers
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Curriculum
As an electrical engineering major, you'll learn the skills to:
- Engineer the technologies behind renewable energy, smart grids, electric vehicles, and power electronics.
- Develop wireless communication and signal processing solutions for applications ranging from smartphones to aerospace and defense.
- Design analog and digital electronic systems for communications, automation, sensing, and embedded technologies.
- Complete an industry-style capstone project where you'll design, prototype, test, and present a real engineering solution for a client or research partner.
You'll take courses in circuit theory, electromagnetics, digital electronics, embedded system design, and more. Students in other majors can also add electrical engineering as a minor.
Dual bachelor's degrees in electrical & computer engineering: Expand your expertise across hardware, electronics, and computing systems to prepare for multidisciplinary roles in rapidly evolving high-tech industries. UMass Dartmouth students have the opportunity to earn dual bachelor's degrees in computer engineering and electrical engineering.
Real-world experience
Starting in year one, you'll have opportunities to get out of the classroom and learn by doing.
Through internships, undergraduate research, and our signature capstone program, you'll apply what you're learning in real-world settings. Build a professional portfolio, gain industry experience, grow your network, and graduate prepared for high-demand careers or advanced study.
Our electrical engineering students have interned with top employers like Dell Technologies, Intel, MathWorks, RTX, and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
Academic advisors and UMass Dartmouth's full-service Career Center support you every step of the way.
Course descriptions and requirements
Explore the official academic catalog for detailed curriculum requirements, course descriptions and program information.
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Student Spotlight
- Hometown
- Boston
- Major
- Electrical Engineering
- Leadership
- Resident Assistant
- Research
- Optical Imaging Research Lab
- Internship
- Leidos
- Employment
- McLaughlin Research Corp
- Achievements
- First generation college student, College Now
Accelerated degree options
Explore accelerated pathways that may help you complete your bachelor’s degree sooner, begin graduate coursework early, or pursue a streamlined path to a master’s, teaching, or law degree. Available options vary by program and eligibility.
4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option
Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program.
Learn more about College of Engineering accelerated degrees
Accolades
UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked R2 research university that combines the resources of a major university with a personalized educational experience. Ranked among the top 15 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students and in the top 17% nationally for return on investment, UMass Dartmouth is recognized for advancing research, social mobility, and career-ready education.
Nationally Ranked Engineering with ABET-Accredited Programs
The College of Engineering is home to ABET-accredited undergraduate programs and nationally-ranked graduate programs supported by significant research activity and industry partnerships. Students gain hands-on experience through advanced laboratories, faculty-led research, internships, and work addressing emerging challenges in engineering, computing, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Accreditations and distinctions
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Electrical Engineering BS program? Here you will find answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.
Electrical engineering is one of the largest and most diverse fields in the engineering profession. An electrical engineering degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of fields, including aerospace, acoustics, electric vehicles, wireless communications, energy, signal processing, robotics, marine technology, and more. The rapid expansion of AI data centers, global transition to renewable energy and smart grids, and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles have led to an increase in demand for electrical engineers.
With an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, you will be prepared for positions in industry and with government agencies and to continue your studies at the graduate level.
Electrical engineering focuses on electricity, electronics, power systems, communications, controls, signal processing, and electromagnetics. Computer engineering focuses on designing computer hardware and embedded computing systems by combining electrical engineering with computer science.
Yes, the electrical engineering BS program at UMass Dartmouth is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Electrical Engineering is also available as a minor. Contact your academic advisor for more information.
The Electrical Engineering BS program is designated as a STEM degree and may qualify eligible F-1 international students for the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT) extension after completing standard post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility for STEM OPT is determined by U.S. immigration regulations and individual student circumstances. To learn about eligibility requirements and the application process, review the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) OPT page and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) STEM OPT guidance. F-1 students must work with the ISSC to apply for a STEM OPT extension.
Professor
Electrical & Computer Engineering
508-999-8534 dkasilingam@umassd.edu
Science & Engineering 217C