Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Earn Your Electrical Engineering Degree at UW

Electrical engineers design, develop and analyze key technological systems, like the ones that power electronics, communications and electromagnetics.

In UW’s electrical engineering program, students learn about electrical circuits, computer networks, electromagnetics, and energy generation. In addition to electrical engineering courses, students complete extensive lab work and a year-long senior design project. Our students also choose an area of specialty within electrical engineering. These specialties include robotics, high-frequency electronics, microcircuits and many other options.

Upon graduation, students find exciting roles in industry, government organizations and medical institutions.

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This program is currently offered in
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Laramie Campus

About the Electrical Engineering Major

UW’s electrical engineering degree prepares students to design, develop and analyze the technological systems we all use on a daily basis.

Our program prepares students for their important role in technology by providing a foundational education in electrical engineering. In addition to electrical engineering courses, students choose a specialty. Specialties include robotics, microcircuits, electronics and more. UW also offers a unique bioengineering specialty for those interested in applying their electrical engineering education to environmental science, wildlife studies, biology or medicine.

Students gain hands-on experience throughout the program by participating in laboratory work and a one-year senior design project.

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Learn about ABET

The electrical engineering program at UW is accredited by ABET, an organization that certifies the quality of engineering, technology and applied science programs globally.

 

Many of our students find their home away from home in student-run organizations on UW’s campus. These organizations give students opportunities to learn about potential career paths, connect with other students and network with professionals.

Here are a few organizations that may interest you:

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
  • Collegiate Wind Energy Competition
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter
  • Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
  • Wyoming Robotics Club
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Electrical Engineering Minor

Interested in circuit design, signals and systems analysis, computer logic or electromagnetic theory? The University of Wyoming's electrical engineering minor might be right for you! Learn more and see if you should tack this amazing minor onto your primary degree.

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Electrical Engineering Degree Highlights

Cutting-Edge Courses

UW’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science prides itself on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to new technologies. This ensures each student receives a relevant, interesting and exciting education. Our courses include machine learning, robotics, computer vision and quantum computing.

 

Students have access to the electrical engineering department’s equipment and research labs. The department’s labs focus on computer networks, high-performance computing, computer vision, distributed computing, energy systems and multi-agent robotics. Each lab additionally employs students.

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What can you do with an electrical engineering degree?

Electrical engineers create systems for a wide variety of fields. Some of our graduates pursue careers in telemetry for wildlife management or environmental monitoring. Others pursue the design and development of biological and medical instrumentation. Regardless of the job title you pursue, there are employment opportunities with state and federal agencies, companies and medical institutions.

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Communications Engineer
  • Signal Processing Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Radio Frequency Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Energy Analyst
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Computer Hardware Designer
  • Product Development Engineer

  • Safran Passenger Innovations
  • National Center for Atmospheric Research
  • UplinkRobotics
  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Certainly! Graduates from our program have gone on to pursue an M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering. Additionally, our curriculum is excellent preparation for medical or dental school. If you’re interested in these paths, speak to your academic advisor about course choices.

The job outlook for electrical engineering graduates is strong. With technology advancing quickly, there's steady demand in areas like renewable energy, automation, and communications. Whether you're designing systems or solving real-world tech problems, career opportunities are diverse and continuing to grow.

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