Electrical engineers created the systems that gave rise to our high-tech world and allow it to function. Today, they continue to develop systems that contribute to our business, safety, health, and entertainment. Electrical engineers are developing the next generation of microprocessors, signal-processing algorithms for DNA-matching, and ground-penetrating radars for detecting hazardous wastes.

Electrical engineering students at Northeastern study the fundamental elements of the Information Age, including microelectronics, signal processing, power electronics, and electromagnetics. Students design and test electrical devices using integrated circuits, wireless communication, signal processing, and control systems.

In co-op jobs, students’ level of responsibility grows as their engineering and professional skills develop. They might start out with a position such as engineering assistant; by their senior year, they will probably assume the same responsibilities as a new engineering graduate. Over 90 percent of engineering students go on at least one co-op during their undergraduate years.

The demand for electrical engineers is expected to increase in the next decade, and employers aggressively recruit students with an electrical engineering degree. Whether you want to work in chip fabrication, telecommunications, or radar system development, you can expect to find a wide range of employment opportunities throughout your career with a Northeastern degree.