Electrical Engineering, B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Electrical Engineering, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Manufacturing
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Design Engineer I | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| PCM Shift Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Process Engineer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Hardware Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Senior Test Engineer | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Manufacturing Test Manager | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Electrical Engineer III | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Specialist Automation Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Defense
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Network Design Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Flight Simulator Maintenance Technician | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Propulsion Plant Electrical Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| FPGA Hardware Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Senior Principal Engineer | $ 150,000 + |
| Electrical Engineer II | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Associate Director Advanced Technology RandD | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Engineering Manager- Aerospace Products | $ 150,000 + |
Electronic and Computer Hardware
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| IC Design Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Embedded Controls Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Field Service Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Hardware Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Senior Design Engineer | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Principal Engineer | $ 150,000 + |
| Application Engineering Manager | $ 140,000 - $ 149,000 |
| Lead Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Electrical Engineering, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
Northeastern University | University of Rhode Island | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Hamburg University of Technology | Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Ohio University | University of Miami | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | New York University
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Bay Computer Associates | Electro Standards Laboratories | General Dynamics Electric Boat | Naval Undersea Warfare Center | Raytheon Technologies | Research and Development Solutions, Inc. | SICDRONE | Sonalyst | ON Semiconductor | Lockheed Martin | IGT | Hayward Industries | MITRE Corporation | BMW North America | Diversified Technologies | Alvotech | Leviton Manufacturing Co. | National Grid | BAE Systems, Inc. | SEACORP
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Electrical Engineering, B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Circuit Analysis and Design
- Electronics
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Programming Languages
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
