Electrical Engineering

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Learn the application of mathematical and physical principles to a wide variety of electrical, electronic, or computer-based devices and systems. 

Campuses:

  • Everett
  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
  • Vancouver

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Doctorate
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Master's
  • Minor

Highlights

  • Curriculum has a foundation in both theory and hands-on learning 
  • Laboratory facilities allow you to study computer systems, high voltage systems, wireless communications, signal processing, circuits, and more 
  • Work with faculty in research on microelectronics, electromagnetics, communications and signal processing, integrated circuit design, and more 
  • Industry and university partnerships provide networking and internship opportunities 
  • Graduates will be ready to obtain a Professional Engineering license 
  • Join a math, science, and engineering residence hall on the Pullman campus, where you can study with your neighbors, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab

Career

With an Electrical Engineering degree, you can work in: 

  • Power systems 
  • Electromagnetics 
  • Systems and control 
  • Solid state electronics 
  • Communications and signal processing 
  • Radio frequency engineering 
  • Aerospace engineering

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Electrical Engineering

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver
  • Tri-Cities
  • Everett

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver
  • Tri-Cities

Professional Science Masters in Electrical Power Engineering

  • Global Campus (Online)

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Pullman

Constraints Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Industrial Leadership

  • Global Campus (Online)

Project Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Quality Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Systems Engineering Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Supply Chain Management

  • Global Campus (Online)

Electrical Engineering

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver
  • Tri-Cities
  • Everett

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