Electronics Engineering Technology
Major

Do you have an interest in robotics, programming, or electronics? An Electronics Engineering Technology degree combines the principles of electrical and electronics engineering with practical applications in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems.

Classroom topics in the Electronics Engineering Technology major

• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• A.C. and D.C. Circuit Analysis Methods
• Microcomputer Systems
• Electric Power
• Signals and Systems

This degree program focuses on the hands-on aspects of electronic engineering, such as the operation and maintenance of electronic systems, and includes coursework in computer programming, digital electronics, communications, microcontrollers, and circuit design.

Electronics Engineering Technology graduates find jobs as:

• Design Engineers
• Automation Engineers
• R&D Engineers
• Sub-Station Designers
• Instrument and Controls Engineering Technicians
• Relay Technicians
• Sales Engineers
• Project Managers

Our graduates work in a variety of industries, such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or aerospace. Employers who have continuously hired Pitt State grads include:

• Accent Controls Inc.
• Black and Veatch
• Industrial Control Systems
• Tesla
• Textron Avionics
• Schlumberger
• Power Flame

The Electronics Engineering Technology program has a nearly 100% job placement rate. The average starting salary range is $60,000-$70,000 annually.

Electrons Engineering Technology degree versus Electrical Engineering degree

An Electronics Engineering Technology degree program is often more practical and applied than a traditional Electrical Engineering degree, which tends to focus more on theoretical and mathematical concepts.