What you'll learn about electrical and computer engineering at UW-Platteville
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering prepares you to design and develop the systems, devices, and technologies that keep our world running, from everyday electronics to advanced automated solutions. As an electrical engineering major, you'll design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, from the smallest internal components of a cell phone to the largest power grids. As a computer engineering major, you'll focus on creating and integrating computer hardware and embedded systems that drive modern devices, robotics, smart technologies, and high-performance computing.
Our Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
At UW-Platteville, you'll graduate as an industry-ready, creative thinker who applies analytical and technical skills to address design, sales, and management challenges at leading global corporations in communications, technology, power manufacturing, and more.
A hands-on experience
- Learn hands-on with cutting-edge equipment.
- Focus on computers, controls, electronics, and power and energy.
- Join ongoing research projects with faculty.
- Take courses at multiple locations in Wisconsin.
Careers in electrical and computer engineering
Electrical engineers and computer engineers have similar roles. Both are responsible for researching, designing, developing, and testing equipment—electrical equipment in the case of electrical engineering roles and computer systems and equipment in the case of computer engineers. Some of the most common jobs for people who earn degrees in electrical and computer engineering include:
- Electrical engineer
- Software engineer
- Computer hardware engineer
- Computer and information research scientist
- Controls engineer
- Aerospace engineer
- Architectural and engineering manager
- Biomedical engineer
- Manufacturing technician
- Research scientist
Electrical and computer engineering professionals are needed in almost every industry, including manufacturing, automotives, information technology and data science, power and sustainable energy, robotics, health care, communications, medical technology, and government agencies.
Discover by doing
Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program at UW-Platteville benefit from experiential learning opportunities.
Numerous hands-on learning and research opportunities are designed to build both skills and confidence, preparing you for your future career.