Electrical Engineer

5 stops · self-paced · a common path, not the only one

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   You are here

   Today — wherever you're starting from

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   Take strong math and physics in high school

   Math and physics are the bedrock — EE is one of the more math-intensive engineering paths, so build serious strength early.

   ⏱ do it now · 💵 free

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   Education

   Earn a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

   An ABET-accredited bachelor's keeps licensure and the most employers open to you. This is the core, unavoidable step.

   ⏱ ~4 years · 💵 varies — community college first is cheapest

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   Get experience

   Do internships or co-ops for real design experience

   Internships and co-ops give the real design experience employers hire on — grades alone won't get you the first job.

   ⏱ ongoing · 💵 often unpaid or entry pay

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   Get certified

   Consider the FE exam (and later PE license) for some roles

   The FE exam (and later PE license) isn't required for every EE job, but it's needed for power/utility and consulting roles. Take the FE while school is fresh.

   ⏱ weeks–months of prep · 💵 exam & license fees

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   Specialize — power, electronics, controls, or signal processing

   Specializing (power, electronics, controls, signal processing) shapes your whole career — explore a few via internships before committing.

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   Electrical Engineer

   Your destination