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Online Electrical Engineering Degree - OtterDen - 07-04-2024
In contrast to Computer Science, Electrical Engineering usually requires in campus study. This may be due to the fact that electrical engineering focus on hardware and requires physical labs to teach the materials, such as building a circuit.
Recently, there have been more fully online Electrical Engineering Bachelors programs that is accredited by ABET. Here is a list I found online from Reddit:
- Old Dominion University - Computer Engineering
- University of Arizona - Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of North Dakota - Electrical Engineering
- Stony Brook University - Electrical Engineering
- Arizona State University - Electrical Engineering
- Florida International University - Computer Engineering
- Mississippi State University - Electrical Engineering
- Clemson University - Electrical Engineering
- Lamar University - Electrical Engineering
- Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University - Engineering
- Indiana Tech - Electrical or Computer Engineering
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Something to keep in mind: Although it sounds close, Electrical Engineering Technology is a significantly different degree than Electrical Engineering.
Use this link to find out: https://amspub.abet.org/aps/name-search?searchType=program&keyword=Electrical%20engineering&onlineOnly=true
This link will lead to a search page on the ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) website. This specific URL is configured to search for accredited online programs in Electrical Engineering. ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits post-secondary education programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Using this link, you can find detailed information about accredited fully online electrical engineering programs. The search results would typically include information such as the name of the institution, the specific degree program, and its accreditation status, which ensures that the program meets certain quality standards important for future employment and licensing qualifications in engineering fields.
RE: Online Electrical Engineering Degree - bjcheung77 - 07-04-2024
For those looking exclusively for ABET Online and not specifically for Engineering, they've got Computing, IT, Engineering Technology as well. Here's the online search: https://amspub.abet.org/aps/online-search
RE: Online Electrical Engineering Degree - OtterDen - 07-09-2024
I wish there will be more offerings not only from US universities, but also overseas other than the US. I have not found any online international (non-US) electrical engineering degree yet.
RE: Online Electrical Engineering Degree - Nukeme3 - 07-09-2024
Just going to throw my two cents in here.
My first round at university was about 10 years ago for Electrical Engineering from a brick & mortar (University of Cincinnati/Miami University). Didn't stick with it due to work/life time conflicts.
Even so, I've made my career in electro-mechanical automation & controls engineering over the past decade, primarily in the manufacturing industries (automotive, e-commerce, & material handling systems). I did receive a vocational certificate in engineering technologies & robotics to get me started. Still, most of the information needed for my jobs has come from reading technical manuals, experimentation, and seeing enough other devices fail to understand the root cause of common problems.
I fully agree that a bachelor's in a related field will open many more doors (I've been turned down for jobs I'm overqualified for simply because I didn't have the checkbox marked, hence my BSCS). But importantly, it's been a rewarding and lucrative career.
Electrical Engineering degrees are more theoretical and are better suited for research/development/design work of electrical systems, electronics, and RF communications. A heavy focus on HOW these these things work.
Electrical Engineering Technologies is more based on hands-on technologies related to electrical engineering. Microcontrollers, circuit building, maintenance, repair, and the practical hands-on skills of working on and with electrical systems. There is a heavy focus on WORKING with these things. Although you still get the core theory, there is more emphasis on the practical knowledge of the systems.
An ABET accredited - ENGINEERING degree will be needed if you need a Professional Engineer (PE) license to work in some capacities (aerospace design, electrical power distribution design, etc.), but otherwise you can still have a very interesting career with an Engineering Technologiy degree (or even with less).
I say this not to deter anyone from pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree, but instead that there is an enormous demand for competent electrical / controls engineers across the manufacturing industry as long as you have the skills to perform the work.
RE: Online Electrical Engineering Degree - nyvrem - 07-09-2024
(07-09-2024, 03:53 AM)OtterDen Wrote: I wish there will be more offerings not only from US universities, but also overseas other than the US. I have not found any online international (non-US) electrical engineering degree yet.
what ? is google working for you.
Teesside offers a HNC/D to a B Tech in EE
https://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/engineering_&_construction/beng_tech_(hons)_electrical_and_electronic_engineering_(online).cfm
If you finished a HNC/HND with Teesside, you could do a top up degree from Portsmouth in Electronic Systems Engineering
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/beng-hons-electronic-systems-engineering-top-up
University of Southern Queensland has an EE degree
https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-engineering-honours-electrical-and-electronic-engineering-university-of-southern-queensland-usq-hee-deg
Open Uni UK has an EE degree
https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/engineering/degrees/bachelor-of-engineering-q65
IIT Madras has a degree in Electronic Systems
https://study.iitm.ac.in/es/
UniSA most likely would have something but their site is loading too slowly for me right now.
RE: Online Electrical Engineering Degree - OtterDen - 07-09-2024
(07-09-2024, 08:36 AM)Nukeme3 Wrote: Electrical Engineering degrees are more theoretical and are better suited for research/development/design work of electrical systems, electronics, and RF communications. A heavy focus on HOW these these things work.
Electrical Engineering Technologies is more based on hands-on technologies related to electrical engineering. Microcontrollers, circuit building, maintenance, repair, and the practical hands-on skills of working on and with electrical systems. There is a heavy focus on WORKING with these things. Although you still get the core theory, there is more emphasis on the practical knowledge of the systems.
Thanks for the insight. I didn't know the difference between the two previously.
For PCB and electronics design, I suppose Electrical Engineering Technologies should be a better fit then.