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Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineer

What is Electrical Engineering?

Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, and power generation equipment. Electronics engineers design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems—from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPSs).

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Texas Career Snapshot

Electrical Engineer

It’s all in the numbers. Choose your personal STEM path, and discover a multitude of possibilities. From certificate to doctorate and associate to graduate - learn more about creating your career in the world of STEM.

Total Jobs

4,898

Starting Salary

$32.07

Average

Median Salary

$47.47

Average

Experienced Salary

$76.37

Average

Jobs Added

440

Last 3 Years

Expected Job Growth in DFW

5%

Next 3 Years | National: 3%

Electrical Engineer Educational Pathway

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The academic requirements for specific STEM career tracks vary as much as the disciplines. For some fields, an advanced degree is a must, but for others, it depends on your career goals. Whatever your path, here is a summary of the degree options available to you along the way.

  • Required Education: four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not
  • Entry Level Degree: Bachelor's degree
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    High School Endorsement

  • Associates

    Associate Degree

  • Bachelors

    Bachelor's Degree

  • Masters

    Master's Degree

  • Doctorate

    Doctorate Degree

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