Details: Electrical Engineering, Major

MajorElectrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering will prepare you for diverse, high-paying career options in avionics, process control systems, information processing and many others. You'll have access to some of the best technology and facilities in the country—and the chance to work and research with faculty and professionals on campus and throughout Kansas' center of industry.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Engineering, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Admission requirements

Inside the Program

A month after graduating with an electrical engineering degree, Geoff Winningham took a job in patent research and consulting.

From music to patents, alum finds his career path

A month after graduating with an electrical engineering degree, Geoff Winningham took a job in patent research and consulting.

He never imagined his major in electrical engineering would lead him to a job working with patents, but an internship at WSU Ventures helped guide his career path.

Curriculum

You'll start by developing a solid background in math, science and general engineering—and you'll be involved in design throughout the program. As a senior, you'll work on a two-semester project, giving you real-world experience and preparing you for a professional career or for an advanced engineering degree.

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Careers

WSU's vast industry connections—and experience-based learning for every major—gives electrical engineering students the chance to grow their professional network, build a resume and earn a paycheck, all while still in school, leading to dream careers in many fields from IT and manufacturing to telecommunications and aerospace.

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