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Bachelor of Science

Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Students will gain the skills and knowledge they need to best prepare them to use electricity and electronics to help solve some of the world’s greatest scientific challenges.
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Electrical Engineering Introduction

Electrical engineering majors study core scientific and engineering principles alongside valuable technical lab experience. This balance of theory and lab work will prepare students to tackle abstract concepts like electromagnetic fields as well as technical applications like circuit design. 

The program has a strong foundation in advanced math, physics, and chemistry. These are essential building blocks to understand the concepts and execution of electrical engineering.

Highlighted Courses

Develop core technical and analytical skills through courses in circuit analysis, digital systems, electromagnetics, microprocessors, embedded systems, signals and systems, power systems, and more.
October 02, 2025 08:46 AM
CSE 111
October 02, 2025 08:44 AM
ECEN 240
September 18, 2025 03:57 PM
ECEN 260
September 26, 2025 09:26 AM
ECEN 324
September 26, 2025 09:30 AM
ECEN 361
September 26, 2025 09:31 AM
ECEN 380
October 02, 2025 08:50 AM
ECEN 420
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Electrical Engineering have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Electrical Engineering is among the most financially rewarding majors at BYU-Idaho. Graduates enter the workforce with competitive compensation and excellent long-term earning potential. As you gain experience, opportunities expand into highly specialized areas such as aerospace, power systems, electronics design, and advanced energy technologies, fields known for strong demand and continued career growth.

Common Career Paths

Our program prepares you to design, test, and create complex systems for private and government employers in fields ranging from robotics to power distribution. Through hands-on labs and a required internship, you will gain the practical experience needed to solve the technological challenges of an increasingly electrified world.

Preparation for Grad School

Graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for advanced studies in specialized fields such as semiconductor engineering, wireless communication, and biomedical devices. Many students also leverage this degree to pursue high-impact careers in patent law or transition into leadership roles through an MBA.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Electrical Engineering
You will learn to build the essential hardware, servers, and power infrastructure that make AI possible while utilizing AI tools to increase your own effectiveness in design and coding. Our curriculum emphasizes the ethical and strategic application of AI, ensuring you are ready to lead in the next generation of technological innovation.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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