The USD Advantage
Electrical engineering (EE) majors have the highest starting salaries among graduating engineering majors at USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering and are in high demand for San Diego-based high-tech companies.
Electrical Engineering Graduates
93.5% Career Outcomes Rate 2020-2025*
- Employed: 66.3%
- Furthering education: 20.7%
- Full-time service: 0%
- Military: 6.5%
- Seeking employment: 6.5%
- Not Seeking employment: 0%
First Job Offer
- Before graduating: 68.2%
- Within 3 months: 29.5%
- 4-6 months: 2.3%
- More than 6 months: 0%
*The data presented here is based on the First-Destination Survey conducted by the USD Career Development Center. This survey compiles data from multiple sources and follows the standards and protocols established by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE).
What can you do with a degree in electrical engineering?
See where our graduates are landing
With the rise of technology, many employers seek out engineering professionals who are technically proficient in designing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. USD electrical engineering graduates emerge with critical technical and soft skills that can be interconnected across broad systems and interdisciplinary teams. Their academic and hands-on experience helps them land careers in wireless communications, mobile devices, robotics, embedded systems, power electronics, IoT, computing and communications, power distribution, sustainable energy and more. The sky's the limit. See what our EE alumni are up to — this could be you!
Alumni Spotlights
Juan Cedillo '23
Electronic Design and Analyst Engineer
Boeing
Emmanuel Gomez '17
GCS Project Engineer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Sonia Keval '24
Electrical Engineer
General Dynamics
Miguel Mendoza '24
Spacecraft Power Systems Engineer
Millennium Space Systems
Top Employers
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While attending the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, we encourage our students to maximize their educational experience and take ownership of their career development. Get involved and immerse yourself in USD life. These opportunities are all just a click away to help you on your path to build a solid, meaningful career in mechanical engineering — and have some fun while you're doing it!
Become an Electrical Engineer
Start your journey with USD’s Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering today!