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Electrical Engineering and Electronics

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.

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