
Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering encompasses such areas as research, design, development, and operation of electrical and electronic systems and their components. The program combines the generation, transmission, and utilization of electrical energy with the transmitting and processing of information, and prepares students to assume leadership roles in their communities and profession.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
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- Armour College of Engineering
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- On Campus
- STEM Designated
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The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering encompasses such areas as research, design, development, and operation of electrical and electronic systems and their components. The program combines the generation, transmission, and utilization of electrical energy with the transmitting and processing of information, and prepares students to assume leadership roles in their communities and profession.
Program Overview
Students will learn the fundamental applications of electrical engineering in today’s information age focusing on such areas as research, design, development, and the operation of electrical and electronic systems and their components.
Career Opportunities
Our accredited electrical engineering program will prepare you for such careers as:
- Electrical engineer
- Computer hardware engineer
- Network engineer
- Systems analyst
Disclaimer for prospective students, please read.
Illinois Tech’s undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum emphasizes both theory and practical applications by providing a solid background in engineering science and mathematics, providing students with an integrated and hands-on approach to understanding complex subjects and finding solutions to challenging technical problems.
Students of this program must be admitted to Illinois Tech. If interested in transferring to this program, students should consult their academic adviser.
We Hit the Ground Running
Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)How hands-on experiences prepare you for the workforce
Ava Kelly (EE, M.S. EE ’22)Considered the "Father of the cell phone," Marty Cooper fought to prove his 1973 invention—a handheld, mobile telephone—was the future of communication.
Martin “Marty” Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. EE ’57)Daniel is one of eight students receiving a full-ride scholarship from ComEd
Daniel Arechiga (EE 2nd Year)Approaching graduation, James Benson is already well-established at Northrop Grumman, his future employer.
James Benson (EE, M.S. CPE 6th Year)Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)How hands-on experiences prepare you for the workforce
Ava Kelly (EE, M.S. EE ’22)Considered the "Father of the cell phone," Marty Cooper fought to prove his 1973 invention—a handheld, mobile telephone—was the future of communication.
Martin “Marty” Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. EE ’57)Daniel is one of eight students receiving a full-ride scholarship from ComEd
Daniel Arechiga (EE 2nd Year)Approaching graduation, James Benson is already well-established at Northrop Grumman, his future employer.
James Benson (EE, M.S. CPE 6th Year)Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)
Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)
How hands-on experiences prepare you for the workforce
Ava Kelly (EE, M.S. EE ’22)
Considered the "Father of the cell phone," Marty Cooper fought to prove his 1973 invention—a handheld, mobile telephone—was the future of communication.
Martin “Marty” Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. EE ’57)
Daniel is one of eight students receiving a full-ride scholarship from ComEd
Daniel Arechiga (EE 2nd Year)
Approaching graduation, James Benson is already well-established at Northrop Grumman, his future employer.
James Benson (EE, M.S. CPE 6th Year)
Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)
How hands-on experiences prepare you for the workforce
Ava Kelly (EE, M.S. EE ’22)
Considered the "Father of the cell phone," Marty Cooper fought to prove his 1973 invention—a handheld, mobile telephone—was the future of communication.
Martin “Marty” Cooper (EE ’50, M.S. EE ’57)
Daniel is one of eight students receiving a full-ride scholarship from ComEd
Daniel Arechiga (EE 2nd Year)
Approaching graduation, James Benson is already well-established at Northrop Grumman, his future employer.
James Benson (EE, M.S. CPE 6th Year)
Kaitlyn Graves studied electrical engineering for a semester in France and interned at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Kaitlyn Graves (EE, M.S. EE ’22)An internship at Mortenson gave Sarah Thomas unique professional experience.
Sarah Thomas (EE, M.S. EE 3rd Year)









