Electrical Engineering Technology

About the Major

An electrical engineering technology major is prepared to solve problems related to generating, distributing, transmitting, and using electrical energy. You will apply your knowledge to help design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. An engineering technology degree is different than engineering because the class and laboratory work is focused on applications. As you learn theories of how things work, you will apply them in immediate, relevant ways.

Skills and abilities this major develops include: logical thinking skills, mechanical skills, math skills (for analysis, design and troubleshooting), observational skills, and teamwork.

Engaged Learning Experiences

Regardless of your major or future career, engaged learning is vital to your present and future. It makes you more marketable for jobs and professional schools upon graduation, it enables you to build deeper connections with faculty and staff in your field of study, and it makes your learning personal by connecting your interests and values with the curriculum from your classes. Check out the three ideas below for places to get started, or learn more at IUPUI’s Institute for Engaged Learning website.

Student Organizations

ET has many student organizations, which are a great way to build your skills, network, and grow as a professional.

Professional Work Experience

Grow your skills through internships, co-op, or part-time jobs.

Study Abroad

ET has many program-specific study abroad opportunities--a great way to gain cultural competency and grow your skills.

Opportunities After Graduation

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers and other electrical and electronic equipment. Many are employed by semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing, navigational, measuring, electromedical, control instruments manufacturing, and engineering services. Employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 7% from 2016 to 2026, the average for all occupations.

IUPUI electrical engineering technology graduates from 2019 reported average starting salaries over $71,333 and a median salary of $65,000. In the state of Indiana, the median annual salary for electrical and electronics engineering technicians was $64,610 in May 2019 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018).

(This section is intended for information purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Engineering technology graduates may choose to pursue advanced degrees in areas such as engineering technology, engineering, business administration, or other areas.

Quick Facts

Sample Coursework

Calculus for technology 1 and 2
Electronics circuit analysis
Applied object-oriented programming
Introduction to microprocessors
Industrial controls
Real-time digital signal processing

Possible Careers

Control engineer
Design engineer
Electrical engineer
Electrical manufacturing engineer
Engineering technician

Where could I work?

Affco Machine Sales, Inc.
Duke Energy
Lewellyn Technology
Positron Corporation
RFA Engineering
Wood-Mizer LLC

Complementing Interests

RRealistic

IInvestigative

CConventional

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Where to Get More Information

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Engineering Technology Accreditation

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Cluster

This major belongs to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) cluster. The STEM cluster is the academic home of University College students pursuing majors in the sciences, technology, engineering, informatics, and computing. The STEM cluster partners with students on their academic advising and career plans to guide them into their degree-granting schools.

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