Career Information

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.

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Employment related to ECE major

$82,071

Highest average starting salaries across CSU

ECE grads are consistently in demand by employers

Industrial Advisory Board

We are engaged with a broad range of companies that hire our students

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.

IEEE Career Explorer

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."

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Beyond the Numbers Why computer occupations are behind strong STEM employment growth in the 2019–29 decade