Why Study with Us?

No other institution provides more engineers to the Bay Area than San José State University. These opportunities are given to our students because the Electrical Engineering department is closely affiliated with many Silicon Valley companies. With the support of the tech giants that neighbor us, we offer an unmatched learning experience; at SJSU, you’ll dive into an ever-changing engineering curriculum while living in one of the world’s most exciting tech environments.

Our department’s electrical engineers push technology to the limits of physical and mathematical laws. If you study with us, you will discover how to overcome the most significant challenges for the creative mind.

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Got More Questions About The Program?

We’re here to answer questions about your future at San José State. We answered some of the most common questions our department receives to explain why our school is the right place for you.

• What is Electrical Engineering?

  • Electrical Engineering is a vast field of study that focuses on the technology of electricity. Over the past century, the area has quickly grown as the devices we use become more advanced. Today, electrical engineering includes everything from designing nanochips and mobile devices to researching artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

    Electrical Engineering is at the heart of the information age. It is the foundation of all technology, and new ideas can always change the way people live.

• What does an Electrical Engineer do?

  • Electrical Engineers are responsible for the technology we rely on every single day. They design anything that uses electricity to operate, including tiny microchips, computers, electric vehicles, and even colossal power station generators.

    Silicon Valley companies often look for Electrical Engineers because electronics are at the core of many products and services. Earning a degree from our department can prepare you to be a strong candidate for many high-earning jobs.

• Why should I study Electrical Engineering at SJSU?

  • SJSU provides students with world-class faculty, research opportunities, and real-world experience to teach them the fundamentals and prepare them for the emerging future. Our program trains the Engineer as a whole; we address the bits, bytes, and nanoes while also focusing on communication, teamwork, and ethics.

    We are close to the action of Silicon Valley! Our department neighbors some of the most successful companies on the planet. By studying in our programs, you can ensure that the material you’re learning meets the newest engineering standards.

    Studying here means you’ll be part of one of the most innovative and affordable programs in the Bay Area while learning the skills needed to fuel innovation in Silicon Valley.

• Is the EE program Accredited? Why does that matter?

  • The BS Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

    ABET accreditation is a form of quality assurance for engineering programs like ours. This accreditation is recognized globally as evidence that our program meets the high standards set by the commission.

    Discover what ABET is and learn why it is so important

• Where could I get hired as an Electrical Engineer?

  • There is never a shortage of employment and internship opportunities for Electrical Engineering students. Major tech companies like IBM, Cisco, Western Digital, and Tesla have all looked at San José State University for talented students to join their teams.

    You could end up working for several different industries, such as telecommunication, computing, construction, energy, manufacturing, transport, as well as the armed forces or the government.

    These industries require Electrical Engineers on their teams, showing you how flexible a degree in this major can be.

• Are there any research opportunities at SJSU?

  • Our faculty members are constantly working on research in various areas of Electrical Engineering. With the help of Graduate students, professors are researching new technologies in fields like microelectronics, signal processing, and machine learning.

    Explore all ongoing research projects and see how you can participate in them

• What facilities and laboratories are available to students?

  • Our faculty’s goal is to bring real-world experiences to the classroom. To accomplish this, the department has worked with local industries to ensure that our laboratories are among the area’s most advanced instructional facilities.

    We have a total of 18 different labs available to students. Companies like NASA, Cisco, Texas Instruments, and Xilinx sponsor some of our facilities, providing you with up-to-date, state-of-the-art equipment to tinker with.

    Find more information on our department’s laboratories and the equipment available