Electrical engineering is concerned with the production, transmission, and utilization of electrical energy and the transmission and processing of information. Employment opportunities for electrical engineers cover a wide spectrum of activities including design, development, research, sales, and management. These activities are carried on in industrial organizations, public and private utilities, the communications and computer industry, governmental and educational institutions, and consulting engineering firms. The objective of this major is to offer students an education to become productive electrical engineers and be active, contributing citizens of the nation and the world.

Our Electrical Engineering B.S. degree can lead you to careers in a growing industry. The degree also enables you to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, biomedical, and law. Career areas include aerospace, bioengineering, computers, renewable energy and electric power, telecommunications, transportation, semiconductors, and other professions. Recent employers include Boeing Company, Garmin International, National Instruments, ST Microelectronics, Intel, Halliburton, Microsoft Corp., General Dynamics, Black & Veatch, Nebraska Public Power District - Cooper Nuclear Station, and Danfoss Industries.