With a degree from CMU in electrical engineering, you'll be able to take advantage of undergraduate research opportunities and apply the knowledge you've learned from class. You will work alongside electrical engineering professors who conduct research in areas such as circuits, systems exploration, electromagnetics, electronic systems and bioelectronics and have the chance to present your research results at CMU's annual campuswide Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition, as well as at scientific and technical meetings.

careers in industry, government, research and academia. Highly respected Michigan companies including Chrysler, Ford Motor Co., Gentex and Steelcase offer internship opportunities that may lead to job opportunities after graduation. Electrical engineers work primarily in research and development industries, engineering services firms, manufacturing, and the federal government. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for electrical engineers was $87,920 in May 2012.