Electrical Engineering
Concentration
Build on your passion for engineering at one of two locations.
Electrical Engineers develop innovative solutions and work with technology in a wide variety of applicable fields, such as computer networking and telecommunications. Students will gain experience and knowledge through our hands-on electrical engineering curriculum.
Our graduates are highly sought out and employed by companies such as the National Security Agency, Northrop Grumman, Phenix Technologies, and other U.S. Government agencies.
The major fields of electrical engineering include:
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Computer Engineering
- Controls
- Electrophysics
- Microelectronics
- Power Systems
The engineering program at FSU provides many options for meeting your individual needs. Partnering with institutions of higher education across the state of Maryland, FSU helps you choose how to best fulfill your personal goals. The Electrical Engineering Concentration offers two pathway options:
- Pathway 1 - FSU Location
Take all four years of coursework at FSU - Pathway 2 - Anne Arundel Community College Location
Earn your A.S. or A.S.E. degree at a community college; then finish your B.S. degree through onsite, interactive video and online courses at Anne Arundel Community College at the Arundel Mills Regional Higher Education Center.
Electrical Engineering Program Highlights
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Gain real-world experience with the technology you will use in your career through an internship or FSU work-study as a lab assistant. Past FSU engineering students have had internships with companies such as NASA, J.F. Taylor, Jefferson Lab, Cardinal Scientific, and Northrop Grumman.
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Prepare to join top companies in the region and beyond.
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Use state-of-the-art technology, such as additive manufacturing 3D print lab, materials testing lab, computational engineering workstations, robotics lab and many other great resources.
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Develop leadership skills by joining engineering clubs such as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The National Society of Black Engineers and take part in volunteer and outreach events with fellow students.
What can I do with an electrical engineering degree?
Median pay for electrical engineer (BLS 2021)
Related Occupations
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical Engineering is an in-demand field of engineering, with many electrical engineers employed in telecommunication industries, semi-conductor/electronics manufacturing, and the federal government, including research and development for aviation, satellites, radar, and communications systems. For more information, visit Bureau of Labor Statistics - Electrical Engineering.
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