Launch your future as an innovative problem solver with the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Carolina Aiken. You’ll join an ABET-accredited (pending) program designed to meet the strong nationwide demand for skilled electrical engineers.
Areas of Concentration
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at USCA, you will gain the technical depth and hands-on experience needed to succeed in modern industry, government, and graduate study. Our curriculum emphasizes real-world applications using state-of-the-art labs, simulation tools, and industry-standard electrical engineering software.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering at USCA, you will be prepared for in-demand careers at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Alumni can expect near 100% employment in electrical engineering–related positions within six months of graduation.
The program provides relevant training in electronics, power systems, process control, and electronic communications using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and industry-recognized electrical engineering software. This strong technical foundation equips you to solve real-world engineering challenges from day one on the job.
Graduates are well positioned to pursue advanced electrical engineering degrees in specialized fields such as power, controls, communications, or embedded systems. The curriculum also provides the academic preparation needed to begin the path toward professional engineering certification and licensure.
Significant local, regional, state, and national internship opportunities in utilities, manufacturing, automation, communications, and more.
Less than 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio in Electrical Engineering major classes, providing close mentoring and support.
As a USCA electrical engineering major, you will thrive in a supportive environment led by highly qualified faculty and advanced laboratory facilities. Our commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction ensures you receive personal guidance throughout your academic journey.
As a USCA electrical engineering major, you will benefit from a more personalized experience rooted in small class sizes and close interaction with faculty. Instructors get to know you by name, provide individual attention, and mentor you as you progress through increasingly advanced courses and projects.
Students in the program engage in experiential learning beginning in their freshman year, working directly with microprocessors, circuit components, test equipment, and industry-accepted electrical engineering software tools. This early and continuous hands-on focus helps you build confidence and practical skills that employers value.
You will learn in an environment supported by highly qualified faculty and advanced laboratories designed for modern electrical engineering education. From electronics and power labs to digital systems and controls, these facilities give you space to experiment, innovate, and collaborate on impactful projects.
If you’re interested in working in an electrical engineering field, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program exposes you to the major facets of the discipline, including:
This program is part of the USCA Department of Computer Science, Engineering & Mathematics.
Electrical engineers have a role in just about every industry you can imagine: telecommunications, computing, automotive, energy sector, signal processing and so on. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that jobs for electrical and electronics engineers will grow around 9% over the next decade.