Power the Future
Electrical engineers are the innovators behind the technology that powers our world – from sustainable energy systems and smart grids to advanced electronics and telecommunications networks. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Missouri–St. Louis's School of Engineering, you'll join the next generation of engineers shaping our technological future.
UMSL's School of Engineering offers a comprehensive BSEE program that combines rigorous academic training with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. Our program is designed to prepare you for the dynamic field of electrical engineering while addressing the growing demand for skilled engineers in the St. Louis region and beyond.
Program type:
Major, BSEE
Format:
On-Campus, 100% Evenings
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Why earn your electrical engineering degree at UMSL?
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from UMSL stands out through:
- Expert Faculty: Learn from accomplished professors and industry professionals who bring real-world engineering experience to the classroom.
- Advanced Facilities: Through brand new, state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and student community spaces in the UMSL Science Complex, students experiece learning in a high-quality environment.
- Scholarship Opportunities: Access both immediate and endowed scholarships supported by the James S. McDonnell Foundation grant, making your engineering education more accessible.
- Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through laboratory work, design projects, and industry collaborations.
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Our program is developed in partnership with leading St. Louis engineering firms to ensure you graduate with the skills employers need.
Launch Your Engineering Career in a Thriving Market
The engineering sector in St. Louis is experiencing unprecedented growth, highlighted by the James S. McDonnell Foundation's historic $8 million investment in UMSL's School of Engineering. This strategic funding reflects the community's commitment to developing the next generation of leading engineers.
The St. Louis region offers exceptional opportunities for electrical engineering graduates. Industry leaders like Ameren Corporation, Boeing, Emerson Electric, World Wide Technology, and Hunter Engineering are actively seeking new talent. These companies aren't just employers – they're partners in shaping our curriculum and providing real-world learning opportunities for our students.
Thousands of engineering positions remain open in Missouri, meaning your UMSL electrical engineering degree provides access to both established companies and innovative startups within our expanding tech sector. Additionally, 75% of UMSL alumni have chosen to build their careers in St. Louis, offering you a strong professional network in a region continually investing in its engineering future.
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Career Opportunities
- Control Systems Engineer
- Defense and Aerospace Electronics
- Design Engineer
- Energy Generation and Distribution
- Intrumentation
- Motor and Actuator Development
- Power Systems
- Security Systems
Student organizations
Make new friends and learn new skills by joining one of our Recognized Student Organizations. Here are several opportunities you may be interested in as an electrical engineering major:
- Society of Future Engineers
- Student Government Association
- Students of the University of Missouri
Honors College
The UMSL Honors College is a certificate program that can be paired with any major without adding extra classes or extending time to graduate. Classes in the Honors College are seminar-style, meaning that they are based in reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking. This unique class format fosters an intellectual climate centered around democracy, civility and academic excellence.
Undergraduate research
We encourage and support students as they engage in exciting activities in and outside of the classroom that enrich their academic and professional understanding of their chosen area of study. All majors are encouraged to participate in Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to produce discipline-specific intellectual or creative innovations to their field.
