About the Electrical Engineering Program
Hands-on Projects Meet Innovation
Electrical Engineers design, test and develop electrical systems ranging from smartphones to motors and household appliances up to large scale systems such as power stations or communication systems. Earn your electrical engineering degree in Houston and learn from faculty who have worked around the world and right in UST’s backyard at NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Electrical Engineering Curriculum
Deep Dive in Electronics, Robotics
UST’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in Houston helps students gain a strong foundation in general engineering, physics, and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, such as electronics, microprocessors, control systems and robotics. Unique electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals. Enjoy an array of opportunities – from traditional classroom and laboratory settings, hands-on research, electrical engineering design experiences, and internship opportunities.
Career Opportunities
Houston Needs Engineers
Find electrical engineering employment opportunities across a wide span of industry branches, in Texas and around the world. Right here in Houston, the chemical and petrochemical industry, NASA and aerospace-related companies offer an abundance of electrical engineering careers to graduates, and the job potential is growing.
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Electrical Enginieering Program Learning Outcomes
- Attain professional competence, sustain the intellectual curiosity of lifelong learners, and continuously contribute to the global body of knowledge in the field through scholarly work, inventions, and other forms of innovation.
- Acquire leadership competence by applying scholarly knowledge and effectively communicating ideas and solutions through written, oral, and visual means.
- Demonstrate social responsibility, professional commitment, and ethics through community engagement and active participation in professional organizations, reflecting the core values of the University of St. Thomas.
All are Welcome
Women in Engineering Shine at UST
At UST, we celebrate the many women we have studying in STEM fields. More than 30% of the students in UST’s Physics and Engineering program are women. Half of the UST Physics and Engineering faculty members are also women, serving as strong role models for undergraduate women seeking careers in electrical engineering. Studying and working alongside men and women in the field of engineering helps students visualize their own success.
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Engineering Leadership
Vahid Taghikhani
The UST Physics and Engineering departments operate under the leadership of Vahid Taghikhani. His leadership reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and the development of students as thoughtful, ethical, and engaged individuals.
Why UST?
Powering a Career in Engineering
Small Class Sizes
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, at UST you will get focused instruction, plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty one-on-one, and personal attention from accomplished professors helping you succeed in your chosen career goals.
Hands-on Experience
UST offers abundant opportunities to perform laboratory work and participate in undergraduate research to get the tools you need to be successful in an engineering career. All of this is guided by faculty mentors who encourage curiosity, exploration, and asking tough questions.
Design-oriented Program
From your first year as an engineering student, the curriculum is focused on developing fundamental problem-solving skills, honing critical thinking abilities, and following the engineering design process through a number of design-related courses.