ECE is one of the hottest majors in demand. But a degree in ECE will earn you more than a high-paying salary – it will prepare you to shape a better world for all.
Engineer in Residence
The novel program connects students with practicing engineers
Career Services
Dedicated staff help students explore and reach their career goals
Range of ECE Industry Sectors
Biomedical and Healthcare
Transportation
Communication & Information Technology
Renewable Energy
Climate Science
Aerospace
Data Science
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Automotive
Potential Career Paths
Craft a career around your passions.
With the marketability and flexibility of an ECE degree, the possibilities are endless. Your education arms you with in-demand skills and knowledge that will help you make an impact in virtually any industry.
From aerospace to cybersecurity, electrical and computer engineers are the smart thinkers behind the world’s smart technologies and systems.
It Pays to Choose ECE
"Even though many STEM occupations are expected to enjoy faster than average employment growth in the 2019–29 decade, high demand for computer occupations is largely behind the expected increase in STEM employment in the next decade."
ECE ranked among most valuable majors in 2021
The study showed that ECE majors earned the highest median salaries
2021 Median Salaries
$128,170
Computer Engineers
$122,270
Aerospace Engineers
$101,780
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
"Most of the projected job growth in this group is in the engineer occupations, as their services will be in demand in various areas such as rebuilding of infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas extraction, and robotics."
Spotlight: Alumni Career Successes
Alum's Hard Drive
The son of farmers in Greece, Chris Christopher's humble beginnings progressed to a distinguished 40-year career at Hewlett-Packard.
Career with Purpose
Victoria Bohannon-Pea gave wings to a cancer survivor's dream -- and carved out a career with meaning at Arrow Electronics.
Temp-Taking Robots Helps Fight COVID-19
Former ECE student Ian Bernstein wants a robot in every home and office across the globe.
Place of Invention
ECE Has Strong Ties to High-Tech Corridor
We rely on our partnerships with industry to ensure our curriculum keeps pace with the thriving high-tech community.
"Fort Collins also enjoys well-established employer-education linkages that have sustained the regional economy through the COVID-19 pandemic."
Milken Institute "Best-Performing Cities" 2021
Fort Collins ranked #12 for best cities for economic performance and growth - CSU and high-tech industry cited
Current Career Opportunities
Job Postings for ECE Majors on Handshake
- Test Engineer
- Electrical Engineer I - Adv Tech, Data, and Machine Learning
- Electrical Engineer
- Electrical Systems Engineer
- Senior Staff Engineer - Conceptual Design, Advanced Programs
- Survivability Engineer
- Flight Control Engineer
- Loads and Dynamics Engineer
- SLAM Engineer
- Robotics Software Development Engineer
ECE Internships on Handshake
- Systems Test Internship
- 2023 Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Opportunity – EERE Science, Technology, and Policy
- Product Development Engineer Intern
- Applications Engineering in Audio Communications Intern
- Analog IC Design Intern (Digital Healthcare)
- Security Products & Technology DV Intern
- Project Intern
- Operations Engineering Intern (Fall 2023)
Join Us.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University is built on innovation, creativity, and impact.