The knowledge gained from the Electrical Engineering concentration in the Electrical and Computer Engineering major of mathematics, engineering design, circuitry, physics, electronics, and computer programming provides a strong career foundation. Graduates may work as product engineers or testers, project managers, sales engineers, or consultants for manufacturers, businesses, and development projects in a wide variety of fields.
Potential Career Areas:
- Software development
- Hardware design
- Systems analysis
- Consulting
- Project management
- Testing
- Technical writing
Sample Employers:
- Consumer electronics manufacturers
- Defense and aerospace companies
- Development projects
- Government agencies
- Colleges and universities
- Energy companies
- Automobile manufacturers
- Hospitals
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Electronics Engineer
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$57,900 - $92,000
|
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Engineering Consultant
|
$42,000 - $141,000
|
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Project Manager
|
$89,000 - $114,500
|
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Nondestructive Tester
|
$38,000 - $46,500
|
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Engineering Manager
|
$64,230 - $145,600
|
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Electrical Engineer, Energy Industry
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$47,310 - $108,070
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Analytical Engineer
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$33,000 - $99,000
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Technical Writer
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$37,100 - $63,300
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Circuits Engineer
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$54,000 - $84,600
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Electrical Computer Aided Design Technician
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$34,000 - $53,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).