Electronics & semiconductors
Electrical engineer
Design and test electrical equipment, components or systems for practical applications.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Bachelor’s engineering route
Electrical engineering study builds on mathematics, physics, circuits and design. Internships and projects help connect study to work. Professional licensing requirements depend on the responsibilities you plan to take on.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Oregon State University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Study electronic systems, circuits, controls and computing.
Ask: How are laboratories delivered in my chosen option, and what mathematics comes first?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Oregon Tech
Electrical Engineering
An applied electrical engineering route with a foundational engineering core and options for specialization. Confirm mathematics, physics and transfer preparation before scheduling upper-division courses.
Ask: Which preparation, timetable and complete budget apply to my Electrical Engineering plan?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
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Am I interested in the mathematics behind how electronic and electrical systems work?
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The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $60.17. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 2,992 jobs in 2024 to 3,375 in 2034. The projected 2,042 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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