The undergraduate program provides a comprehensive background in electrical engineering, while offering significant flexibility in the areas pursued in depth through elective coursework and research projects. This breadth and depth prepares students for any future career path including work in engineering, careers in related mathematically-intensive fields, and further professional or graduate education.

In support of the mission of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the educational objective of the Electrical Engineering program is to prepare graduates to achieve success in one or more of the following within a few years after graduation: Graduate or professional studies—as evidenced by admission to a top-tier program, attainment of advanced degrees, research contributions, or professional recognition. Engineering practice—as evidenced by entrepreneurship; employment in industry, government, academia, or nonprofit organizations in engineering; patents; or professional recognition. Careers outside of engineering that take advantage of an engineering education—as evidenced by contributions appropriate to the chosen field. Our department periodically reviews these objectives and as part of this review process, encourages comments from all interested parties: current students, alumni, prospective students, faculty, teaching assistants, those who hire or admit our graduates to other programs, members of related professional organizations, and colleagues from other educational institutions.