Electrical Engineering, B.S.
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Design next-gen renewable energy systems, develop lifesaving biomedical devices or build the smart infrastructure that propels society forward. See how electrical engineering impacts industries from automotive to consumer electronics.
Why Study Electrical Engineering at Kettering University
Our Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering is a STEM program like no other. Kettering University emphasizes experiential learning through our immersive classrooms and Co-op experience so you can apply your skills, not just listen to lectures.
In fact, half of your core courses require intensive, hands-on work in our state-of-the-art facilities. Starting in your first year, you will have access to labs for analog and digital circuits, electrical machines, power electronics, control systems and virtual reality. In other words, Kettering’s electrical engineering majors don’t just study the latest breakthroughs — they make them.
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What You’ll Learn as an Electrical Engineering Major
In electrical engineering, you’ll integrate mathematical and scientific principles of electricity and magnetism to analyze phenomena and design systems. The cutting-edge curriculum covers fundamentals like circuit design and electric systems, plus advancements in battery management, power electronics and more.
In addition, Kettering's electrical engineering curriculum goes beyond the basics of other programs. Our specialized upper-level electives let you develop practical skills that immediately translate to your career. They include:
- Feedback Control Systems: Discover how control theory is applied across industries, from thermostats to self-driving cars.
- High Voltage Generation and Measurement Techniques: Learn to multiply, divide and measure high voltages using advanced tools.
- Printed Circuit Board Design & Testing: Master how to design, assemble and test your own custom printed circuit boards.
- Vector Control of AC Electric Machines: Explore the latest advancements in variable frequency drives (VFD), motor control algorithms and more.
Co-op Experience + Career Opportunities
Through our Co-op opportunities, you can work alongside the sharpest minds in electrical engineering. Accelerate your growth by tackling real-world problems and finding practical solutions.
More About the Co-op Experience
Electrical Engineering Career Paths:
- Automated Manufacturing and Robotic Systems
- Academic Research and Development
- Engineering Design and Development
- Engineering Management
- Entrepreneurial Endeavors
- Research and Academia
Companies You Can Work With:
Work Directly With Electric Vehicles
Work Directly With Electric Vehicles
Get hands-on experience with the GM Mobility Research Center, which features a one-of-a-kind testing track where you can participate in faculty and industry research on hybrid, electric and self-driving vehicles, or test your vehicle as a member of an SAE competition team.
Learn More About the B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Explore the fascinating world of dielectric materials, which are substances that do not conduct electricity easily. In our advanced High Voltage Lab, you'll design, conduct, and test generators and circuits, gaining crucial insights into electronic conduction, partial discharges, and breakdown phenomena. Work directly with faculty to build skills you can immediately apply to your Co-op.
As a capstone to your bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering program, take on an open-ended design challenge with your thesis project. This endeavor is more than an academic exercise — it's an opportunity to produce innovative, impactful work in the field of electrical engineering.
Previous students have gone on to patent their designs, seen their projects implemented as products or processes at their Co-op companies, or even collaborated with faculty mentors on research publications.
Past thesis titles for electrical engineering majors include:
- “Developing an AC Motor Controller”
- “Design and Development of High-Power Magnetics for the Dual Active Bridge Topology”
- "Electrical Harmonic Analysis of Line 9 Automotive Press Line"
Industries from telecommunications to manufacturing eagerly seek to hire talented graduates with a bachelor's in electrical engineering. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for electrical engineers was $106,950 in May 2023, and it projects employment in the field to grow 5% through 2032.
Kettering’s electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The Alumni Perspective
“My current job is with a company called KUHMUTE that I helped start back in 2018 when I was here at Kettering, and it happened to also be my thesis — so that’s how it got started.“
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Achieve greater and arrive faster with Kettering University’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Launch your career through our cutting-edge labs, faculty mentorship, and paid Co-op experiences.