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Why should I choose electrical engineering?

By Rachel Acosta

Electrical engineering is a practical discipline with a plethora of great career opportunities. Electrical and electronics engineers can work in research and development industries, engineering services firms, manufacturing, government, and tech.

Is Electrical Engineering a good major?

Electrical engineering is a good major for students who are good at math and logical analysis. Electrical engineering is much more theory driven than other field of engineering, so if you love complex math then this could be the way to go.

How does electrical engineering help the world?

Electrical engineers have designed robots, cell phones, computers, radars, wiring, lighting, and navigation systems that are being used in everyday life. One of the industries that have been boosted dramatically by the technologies created by electrical engineers is the health sector.

What pays more mechanical or electrical engineering?

The median pay for both professions is also relatively similar, per the BLS. Here as well, electrical engineers’ earnings are higher, at $96,640 to mechanical engineers’ $87,370 (Bureau of Labor Stastistics, 2018). In California, the median is just shy of $99,800.

What kind of problems do electrical engineers solve?

Electrical engineers solve electrical or electronic problems.

What type of electrical engineers are in demand?

As of 2019, industries such as consumer electronics, robotics, aerospace, renewable energy (especially solar power) and autonomous driving and driver assist had greater need for electrical engineers than sectors like legacy manufacturing.

Are there a lot of electrical engineers?

There are currently an estimated 188,300 electrical engineers in the United States. The electrical engineer job market is expected to grow by 8.6% between 2016 and 2026.

What do electrical engineers do everyday?

From radar to motors, electrical engineers design, implement, maintain, and improve all the electronics everyone uses everyday. Daily activities include studying technical manuals, articles, and other publications; designing, testing, and assembling devices; and writing reports and keeping track of various assignments.