Electrical Engineering: The Future is What We Do
You may think that electrical engineering is magic – and it kind of is. We are the masters of power and energy and light and systems that can turn science fiction into living, breathing science. We are the force that connects people and technologies with elegant devices that fit in the palm of your hand and colossal systems that are beyond imagination.
Want to make a difference in a fulfilling career, while earning a high paying salary? For more than a decade, electrical engineering has ranked among the top majors in demand across a broad range of industries.
Top 10 Major in Demand
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Specialize with a Concentration
Interested in diving deeper into your favorite topics?
You have the option to complement your electrical engineering degree program with an area of specialization.
Electrical Engineering Coursework
Featured Student Design Projects
Drive what's next in technology.
The smarts inside your smart home. The radars and satellites that measure weather and climate. The sensing technologies that tell a self-driving car to watch for obstacles. The imaging tools that help physicians peer inside the human body. Electrical engineering makes it all possible. With a degree in EE, you will have the skills and knowledge to drive innovation in virtually any field.
Career Outlook
Range of Electrical Engineering Industry Sectors
Communication & Information Technology
Data Science
Transportation
Climate Science
Aerospace
Automotive
Renewable Energy
Biomedical and Healthcare
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.