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."
Highest median salaries
A 2024 report found that electrical engineering and computer engineering degrees earned the highest median salaries
2023 Median Salaries
$138,080
Computer Engineers
$130,720
Aerospace Engineers
$109,010
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
"Overall employment in architecture and engineering occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033."
Spotlight: Alumni Career Successes
Mars Perseverance Mission
Robert Beauchamp's ECE degree helped him build a radar that landed on the surface of Mars.
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
Former ECE student Ian Bernstein wants a robot in every home and office across the globe.
Place of Invention
"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
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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University is built on innovation, creativity, and impact.