Electrical Engineering
What is electrical engineering?
Electrical Engineering is a diverse and dynamic field that harnesses the power of electricity to advance technology and improve quality of life. Its subdisciplines span a wide range of areas, including energy systems, electric machines, computing, VLSI chip design, power and analog electronics, instrumentation, sensors, signal processing, machine vision, communications, robotics, wireless technologies, radar systems, photonics, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence.
Why electrical engineering at OSU?
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at OSU delivers a high-quality, student-centered education for both undergraduate and graduate students. Our curriculum blends software, hardware, and design experiences, offering a well-rounded foundation in both theoretical principles and practical applications. Committed to student success, our faculty promote academic excellence and personal development. ECE graduates are in high demand across industry sectors, driven by the School's strong emphasis on hands-on learning that equips students for impactful entry-level engineering roles.
Career opportunities
Profession in, but not limited to, analog devices, digital electronics, control and communication systems, energy and power, and wireless devices. The following are possible job titles for our Electrical Engineering graduates:
- Circuit, device and instrumentation engineering
- Energy and power engineering
- Robotics and systems engineering
- Mobile and communications engineering
- Machine vision and artificial intelligence engineering
- Consulting, manufacturing, management and marketing
5 degree specialty areas
Power & Energy; Computers & Digital Electronics; Signal Electronics; Controls, Signal Processing & Communications; Microwaves & Photonics
Highlights
- Ample scholarships to a diverse student body
- Dual BS Electrical Engineering and BS Computer Engineering degree
- "4+1" BS Electrical Engineering and Master of Engineering degree
- Comprehensive experiences across software, hardware, computing, labs, and design
- Highly engaged faculty and student-centric culture
- Funded faculty-mentored research experience
Scholarship Opportunities
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers a variety of competitive scholarships. To learn more, view all CEAT scholarship opportunities.