Electrical Engineers

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Occupation Description

Electrical engineers investigate, plan, build, test or oversee the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, systems, or components, for commercial, military, industrial, or scientific use.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

160560

Job Openings By 2025

47800

Growth Rate

7%

Required Education

Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth