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
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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.
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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.
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Entrepreneurial focus.Incoming freshmen receive special training on starting their own businesses and promoting their inventions and ideas.
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24/7 access.To seven on campus engineering labs.
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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.
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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.
Internships
UToledo engineering students are required to complete a minimum of three semesters of co-op experience. Our Career Development Center staff is dedicated to helping students find paid placements in 40 states and 34 countries. This full year of work experience gives our students a leg up in the job market.
Internships help you:
- Gain practical experience
- Build your resume
- Refine your skills
- Cultivate contacts
Internships often lead to full-time jobs after graduation!
Research
Our EE faculty are active in research and encourage undergrads to join them in the lab.
UToledo is known for its undergraduate research opportunities. Start as early as your freshman year. Work with faculty who enjoy collaborating with students.
Our Office of Undergraduate Research can:
- Connect you to faculty mentors and projects
- Help you find funding
- Help you present your research at conferences and other events
Study Abroad
Travel, experience new cultures and meet new people — all while earning college credit.
UToledo's Education Abroad Office can help you find the perfect opportunity. You can apply for grants, scholarships and financial aid to help fund study abroad.
- Semester at Sea
- Short-term, summer and faculty-led trips
- Direct exchange programs with other universities
- Teach English abroad
- Global health program (med student clerkships)
- Rocket Kids (work with youth around the world)
Rocket Kids Semester
The Rocket Kids program offers University students a fall, spring or summer semester internship providing recreational programming to U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Rocket Kids interns will gain practical experience in programming, leadership, health and wellness, creative arts, performing arts, cultural and literary arts, team and individual sports, adventure and outdoor recreation and STEM education.
On-campus and Part-time Jobs
- Learn skills that prepare you for a career after graduation.
- Build your resume.
- Earn money.
If you want to work, there are plenty of opportunities on campus and at businesses near campus. If you demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for the federal work-study program.
Student Organizations
Our most successful students get involved.
UToledo has 400+ student organizations that will help you:
- Make friends.
- Build your resume.
- Network.
- Be a leader.
- Serve your community.
- Have fun!
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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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.
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 the historic McKinnon, Scott and Tucker Halls.
Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.
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