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While growth was expected to be slow in the field of electronics and electrical engineering, wages were higher than wages of many other professions. Read on to learn if electronics or electrical engineering might be the profession for you.

Inside Electrical Engineering and Electronics

Electrical engineering is concerned more with power generation, storage and transmission. Electronics engineering is focused on appliances and devices that use electricity, as well as electricity applications that are used in signal processing or control systems. Those working in electrical and electronics engineering need inquiring and analytical minds along with creativity. Being detailed oriented and skilled in math and computers is also valuable. To discover more about this field's career options and academic requirements, take a look at the following Study.com resources.

Education Information

Undergraduate programs teach students about electrical theory, the use of common equipment, electrical schematics and electrical applications. Applications can involve computing, energy storage, communications or entertainment.

Students in graduate programs generally branch off into a specific area of electronics or electrical engineering. Students may earn a master's or doctorate to pursue supervisory, executive or teaching positions, but most entry-level positions in the field only require a bachelor's degree. Engineers may seek licensure to become a professional engineer (PE) through work experience and passing two exams - the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams - after completing their degree.

Visit the links below to get additional information about undergraduate and graduate degrees related to this field of study.

Distance Learning Options

Online programs in electrical or electronics engineering are targeted toward undergraduate students with some previous experience or training. Review the following articles to explore distance learning programs and schools.

Career Options

Most 4-year electronic or electrical engineering programs prepare students to work as electronics or electrical engineers. These links provide more insight into what's involved in such career paths.

Employment Information

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electronics engineers, with the exception of those working on computers, had mean earnings of $97,870 in 2013 (www.bls.gov). Electrical engineers received an average wage of $93,380 during the same year. The BLS reported that demand for electrical engineers is expected to grow by five percent between 2012 and 2022, whereas the field of electronics engineering is projected to experience three percent job growth. Both figures represent slower than average increases in employment opportunities.

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