Undergraduate Programs

Electrical Engineering is one of the largest departments in The University of Toledo’s College of Engineering.

Electrical engineers design, develop and operate devices, systems and practices that require in-depth knowledge of electricity. They have contributed to almost all modern inventions — from microchips and computers to medical devices and space-age satellite communications.

UToledo’s engineering program has an entrepreneurial focus. We give students the know-how to run with their ideas and inventions.

electrical engineering bachelor’s degree concentrations

• Assured Digitial Microelectronics

Learn more about the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Engineering Department.

top reasons to study electrical engineering at UToledo

1. Mandatory co-ops.

   UToledo is one of just eight universities in the U.S. to require engineering students to work in the field. These three semesters of paid experience make our graduates highly attractive to employers.
2. Design experience.

   Hit the ground running your freshman year with a hands-on introductory design course. By senior year, you’re designing a solution or prototype for a real client.
3. Entrepreneurial focus.

   Incoming freshmen receive special training on starting their own businesses and promoting their inventions and ideas.
4. 24/7 access.

   To seven on campus engineering labs.
5. Dual major or minor.

   Many UToledo Electrical Engineering students also complete a degree in computer science and engineering. Other students minor in business administration, mathematics and entrepreneurship.
6. Accreditation.

   The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

what jobs can i get with an electrical engineering degree?

UToledo Electrical Engineering graduates have a high job placement rate. Their average starting salary is $63,453.

Employers know our grads have a comprehensive and well-rounded background in the theory and application of electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering graduates find jobs in:

• Aviation electronics
• Communication devices
• Hardware development engineering
• Imaging systems
• Medical electronics
• Process controls engineering
• Robotics
• Transmission and substation engineering

UToledo Electrical Engineering graduates have worked at:

• Ford Motor Co.
• FirstEnergy Corp.
• General Electric Corporation
• Hewlett-Packard Company
• Intel Corporation
• Marathon Petroleum Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• NASA
• Texas Instruments Inc.

UToledo Electrical Engineering graduates have been accepted to graduate schools at:

• Northeastern University
• Syracuse University
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Florida
• University of Michigan

hands-on learning opportunities

At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.

tuition and scholarships

Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.

Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.

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I live in Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will commute.

I live in Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will live on campus.

I live outside Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., have a 3.0 or higher GPA and will live on campus.

I live outside Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., have below a 3.0 GPA and will live on campus.

I live in Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will commute.

I live in Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will live on campus.

I live outside Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will live on campus.

I live outside Ohio or Monroe County, Mich., and will commute.

Tuition and Fees

$12,929

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Tuition and general fees listed are for students entering UToledo for the first time in the 2024-25 academic year who attend full-time (12-18 semester hours). This does not include additional costs such as books, lab/college/program fees, parking, or health insurance premiums. Living expenses (Housing & Food) are based on average costs for the 2024-25 academic year. Students who live outside of a 25-mile radius of campus are required to live on campus their first two years.

Tuition and fees information listed is for the current 2024-25 academic year. Tuition and fees for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year will not be finalized until the UToledo Board of Trustees approves the budget for fiscal year 2026 at its meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025.

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choose ohio first scholarship

Ohio residents who have been accepted into this STEM program are eligible for the Choose Ohio First scholarship — a four-year, renewable scholarship.

choose ohio first scholarship

honors college

The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.

Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.

benefits of honors

The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.

Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.

Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.