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The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is a hands-on, industry-oriented and career-focused program that blends theory and research with practical engineering fundamentals to prepare you to succeed in this increasingly autonomous and interconnected world. Electrical Engineering is one of the largest and most-diverse of the engineering fields contributing solutions to range of issues we face today including global health (e.g. medical devices, medical diagnostics, health informatics) and sustainability (e.g. renewable energy generation and distribution, low power and efficient systems, electric vehicles etc.) among many others.
You will apply your curiosity and creativity to enhance your understanding of topics in analog electronics, digital embedded systems, communications, signal processing, control systems and sustainable power systems. With this in-demand degree, you will be prepared to work in industries focused on both traditional and sustainable energy sources, aerospace, medical devices, electronics and more.
Get to know us better, and see why St. Thomas is a great place to study engineering. with our Dean, Dr. Don Weinkauf and/or one of our engineering faculty.
Students earning a BS in Electrical Engineering will complete the 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements and Electrical Engineering major requirements and allied requirements.
If you are interested in transferring to St. Thomas with an Engineering major, .
Your faculty adviser will personalize a four-year plan with you based on your goals. This is one snapshot of how the plan of study for this major can look. Plans of study exist for students who wish to study abroad, double major or for ROTC.
The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the St. Thomas engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge. Projects are selected from a broad range of partners to match varying student interest, from multinational corporations looking for fresh ideas to entrepreneurial ventures hoping to take a prototype to the next level.
Students earning a BS in Electrical Engineering will complete the 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements and Electrical Engineering major requirements and allied requirements.
If you are interested in transferring to St. Thomas with an Engineering major, .
Your faculty adviser will personalize a four-year plan with you based on your goals. This is one snapshot of how the plan of study for this major can look. Plans of study exist for students who wish to study abroad, double major or for ROTC.
The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is a that challenges students to create novel solutions to engineering problems posed by industry and community partners. This course is a critical component of the St. Thomas engineering curriculum as it requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world design problems and to gain skills in professionalism, communication and project management, all while applying their engineering knowledge. Projects are selected from a broad range of partners to match varying student interest, from multinational corporations looking for fresh ideas to entrepreneurial ventures hoping to take a prototype to the next level.
Find your perfect fit.
St. Thomas engineering faculty are real-world experts who build strong personal and professional connections with students both inside and outside of the classroom. Students can engage in clubs, activities, field trips and research projects with faculty and their peers.
Nearly 80% of our students graduate with internship experience. Our outstanding relationships with Twin Cities companies create great opportunities for students to gain real-world experience. Every year, at an event called "", over 75 companies send their representatives to seek out our engineering students for internships and jobs at their companies.
With over 400,000 square feet dedicated to STEM education, St. Thomas engineering students have plenty of room to conceptualize, collaborate, create and innovate. From industrial scale , a world-class , to one of the only in the nation, St. Thomas delivers on its promise of an impactful, hands-on education.
Engineering is about solving problems that ultimately improve people's lives. At St. Thomas, a broad Liberal Arts education develops students' ability to deeply appreciate and understand the people, perceptions, policies and business environment that define technology's success. The liberal arts perspective makes for better engineers.
for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
of first-year students are offered a St. Thomas scholarship, which you can use to pay any of your costs of attendance at St. Thomas.
of all electrical engineering students are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.
While every engineering program delivers a capstone experience, the Senior Design Clinic at St. Thomas School of Engineering is building momentum around a unique national model that industry sponsors have embraced, transforming students into real-world champions.
"I chose the 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas because of the small, tight community. The School of Engineering wants to see students succeed and they give us the tools to do so!" said Sophie Woessner '23. Today Sophie is employed as an Electrical Engineer at Mortenson.
"It was only natural I chose St. Thomas as they offered both smaller class sizes than other universities and the ease of interacting with professors who are predominantly former industry leaders in their given fields," said Malcolm Chisholm Hermans '25.
Today Aaron Redepenning '16 is employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Garmin International. He was on a student team that won $10,000 in the St. Thomas Fowler Business Challenge. The team created a menu reader for people with visual impairments called “elate” -- a smart bracelet that scans a sticker on a menu and then reads the menu aloud using a Bluetooth-connected device.
The 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas School of Engineering helps you build your resume from day one. You will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty, become a global learner, participate in co-op and internship programs, connect with potential employers during our annual reverse career fair, build your network with a wide a variety of tech companies, and enjoy lifetime career development support.
Meet the Engineers is a held every fall. St. Thomas engineering students interested in full-time employment and internships represent themselves with a poster board and standby as prospective employers walk and talk with students about their particular goals, interests and talents.
80% of engineering students graduate with a technical internship in industry. (Many with more than one!)
The Twin Cities is one of the leading tech areas in the United States with over 136,000 tech jobs* and over 600 companies are within 20 minutes of campus including: 3M, Honeywell, Ecolab, Polaris, Medtronic, Cargill, Xcel Energy, Cargill, Graco, and Boston Scientific.
*Why the Minnesota Technology Corridor?
Access to tools and resources, including career webinars, resume assistance, interview prep and one-on-one advice.
Collaborate with faculty and engage in hands-on research right from the start as a St. Thomas engineering student.
Take advantage of to learn and grow through life-changing global experiences.
Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan works with students to research how we can add more renewable energy resources such as solar photovoltaic systems to an electric grid without jeopardizing the grid's operation. He also researches how multiple energy resources can work together in a microgrid (a small electric grid). This work will allow us to turn every home into an independent electric grid and provide electricity for rural communities in the developing world that don't have access to electricity.
Dr. Greg Mowry and his student teams have made several breakthroughs in their research on microgrids. One is related to developing low-cost energy storage for small residential and village microgrids. Another breakthrough involves low-cost protection for these microgrids—something that currently is very costly.
Dr. Cheol-Hong Min is developing smart, wearable systems and integrating them into clothing to detect and monitor an individual's posture and fitness. Wearable sensors can detect the angles at which the knees, hips and back bend during the day and alert the wearer of proper posture for daily activities.
The School of Engineering has many student clubs to choose from including:
The Fast Track Bachelor’s/Master’s Program, offers computer engineering students the opportunity to begin their graduate studies during their undergraduate years, accelerating the process of getting their master’s degree. Students earn their bachelor’s degree first and then go on to earn their master’s with as few as 8 additional classes, saving time and money. With careful planning, it is possible to finish both degrees from St. Thomas in as few as five years.
Engineers get global experience in study abroad programs focused on engineering, social entrepreneurship or cultural immersion. Programs are held worldwide, including in Italy, Peru, Germany, Australia, and South Korea.
Become a Global Engineer
The German and Engineering dual degree program prepares graduates for meaningful careers in a globally minded and diverse world. Spending a year abroad, the combination of foreign language and engineering studies lets students apply their language and culture skills to engineering and vice versa.
The 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Graduates of the 91ÖÆƬ³§. Thomas Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E) program are expected to achieve one or more of the following:
Adopted: August 13, 2002. Revised: May 6, 2022.
Graduates of the program have:
It takes more than theory to transform an idea into useful technology for our society. St. Thomas engineers emerge with practical, hands-on experience, the power of strong communication skills and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education. Our rigorous engineering programs are designed to transform the young creative minds of our students into engineers who can truly make a difference in the world.
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.