Electrical Engineering, BS
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at one of the best engineering schools—explore digital and analog electronics, power systems, and more at Seattle University.
About this Program
Electrical Engineering That Powers the Future
Electrical engineering is a diverse field with many areas of specialization. Electrical engineers can specialize in many areas including Electronics, wireless communications, power, controls, and signal processing. Seattle University's electrical engineering program allows you to investigate these diverse topics while pursuing the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree.
In our ABET-accredited program, project-driven, self-directed learning is integrated throughout the curriculum.
You’ll build your knowledge and expand your horizons as you gain the skills you need for a career in digital or analog electronics, communications and signal processing, and new power and energy technologies that are transforming the world. You can choose your area of specialization and prepare for the career you really want.
You can also participate in humanitarian engineering. Other students have helped deliver electricity to developing countries or joined a team focused on conservation and sustainability. Our well-rounded education helps you develop your leadership skills and personal value system so you can bring your full self to your work.
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #40 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Best Undergraduate Engineering Program
U.S. News & World Report Rankings, 2024
Women
Our average of women STEM students nearly doubles the national average of only 23%.
Career-Ready Education
Innovation Lab Makerspace: Your Engineering Design Center
Get your hands on emerging technologies in our innovation lab. It’s a safe place to experiment, learn new techniques and prototype your ideas. You can work with others to assemble electronic soldering kits, design printed circuit boards, experiment with robotic kits and so much more.
Senior Design: Real Projects with Seattle Tech Giants
Your experience culminates with an engineering design project sponsored by one of our industry partners. Tackle a real-world problem, collaborate closely with a sponsoring company and learn vital skills employers want.
Inclusive, Global Education
Our Jesuit values mean we see the world through a global, justice-focused lens. Our strong commitment to diversity and small class sizes help create a forward-thinking, close-knit community where everyone can feel at home—and go on to thrive in a global workforce.
Thriving in the Center of Innovation and Technology
Our campus and state of the art labs are located in the urban heart of Seattle where you will be surrounded by leading companies ready to hire you to tackle real-world challenges.
Starting salaries for engineers are higher than any other undergraduate degrees. And electrical and computer engineers are in high demand.
You’ll find our graduates at:
- Microsoft
- Seattle City Light
- Honeywell Aerospace
- Crane Aerospace
- Boeing
- Amazon
- Puget Sound Energy
- Kenworth Truck Company
- T-Mobile Intel
- Texas Instruments
- Hewlett Packard
- General Electric
- Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
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