Electrical Engineering

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Electrical engineers are responsible for many of the technologies that drive our modern society. They work in power and renewable energy, electronics, factory automation, wireless communication, antennas and radars, instrumentation, automatic control of cyberphysical systems, optics, computer hardware, machines and drives, and much more.

Cooperative Engineering Program

Want to earn Missouri’s most valuable engineering degree but can’t come to Rolla? S&T offers an electrical engineering degree at Missouri State University. Our faculty, our degree, on the Springfield campus. Two great schools with one amazing opportunity for your tomorrow.

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Start a career with strong earning potential

Missouri S&T electrical engineering graduates are well prepared for careers in industry, government and graduate study. Many secure full-time positions or graduate school placement shortly after graduation.

  • Strong job placement and graduate school outcomes

  • Competitive starting salaries across industries

  • Internship and co-op opportunities with leading employers

Graduates in electrical engineering pursue careers across a wide range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, transportation and consulting. Common job titles include:

  • Power systems engineer

  • Controls and automation engineer

  • Electrical design engineer

  • Energy and utilities engineer

  • Systems engineer

Missouri S&T electrical engineering graduates are employed by leading regional and national organizations, including:

  • Intel

  • Caterpillar

  • Boeing

  • Motorola

  • Microsoft

  • Garmin

  • And many more

Missouri S&T offers a rigorous, hands-on electrical engineering education designed to prepare students for professional success.

  • Strong industry connections and employer partnerships

  • Hands-on, project-based learning throughout the curriculum

  • Faculty with industry and research experience

  • A STEM-focused campus with comprehensive academic and career support

Alumni Career Highlights

Graduates from Missouri S&T’s Electrical and Computer Engineering programs are well prepared for strong career outcomes. Our students go on to work at leading companies across a wide range of industries, reflecting both the strength of our academic programs and the real-world skills they develop. In 2025, we interviewed Reijie He, an ECE graduate now working at Apple. We invite you to read his story and learn more about the paths our students take after graduation.

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