Electrical Engineering Degree
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from UND, home of North Dakota's largest electrical engineering program.
Offered 100% online or on campus, this ABET-accredited degree is recognized among the Top 5 in the nation by several ranking reports. You'll learn from UND faculty while gaining hands-on experience through labs, internships, undergraduate research, and a senior design project with industry leaders and business partners. If you study online, you'll take the same classes as on-campus students and complete lab requirements with lab kits.
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 4-5 years
- Credit hours:
- 126
Why choose UND’s Electrical Engineering bachelor program?
UND’s top-ranked Electrical Engineering degree equips you with the skills, credentials, and hands-on experience needed for a high-impact career in power systems, automation, aerospace, and emerging technologies.
Top Reasons to Earn Your Degree at UND
- ABET accreditation: Meets the highest industry standards, ensuring your degree is respected and recognized worldwide.
- Hands-on learning: Gain practical experience with real-world labs, research projects, and industry partnerships.
- Top 5 ranked program: Consistently recognized among the best Electrical Engineering degrees in the nation.
- High graduate success rate: UND alumni work at IBM, Boeing, Raytheon, Tesla, and NASA.
- Flexible online option: Earn your degree 100% online while working full-time.
- Affordable tuition: Same tuition for online and on-campus students, regardless of residency.
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Hands on Electrical Engineering Degree
At UND you will have many opportunities to lead through hands-on learning that puts theory into practice. Through your coursework you will participate in hands on labs, internships, and undergraduate research opportunities.
Faculty and staff pride themselves on working directly with students, always lending a hand to ensure you feel welcome and supported in the program. And because of our flexible format, you will be given every opportunity to keep your pursuit of a degree on schedule.
All of your hard work culminates with a senior design project that partners you with industry leaders and business partners that need real-world solutions to their challenges. At graduation you'll have the skills and experience that are needed to be successful in the field. Many of our graduates have job offers upon graduation and many have employment secured prior to leaving UND.
Combined Electrical Engineering Degree
Interested in earning your master's too? UND also offers a combined accelerated bachelor's and master's in Electrical Enineering (B.S. and M.Eng.) program with some courses eligible for double counting.
ABET Accredited Program
This bachelor's degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Accreditation is a critical factor to consider if you plan to pursue a license as a Professional Engineer.
ABET-Accredited Electrical Engineering Degree
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Satisfy the eligibility requirement to sit for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, passing the FE exam is required as the first step to pursue a license as a Professional Engineer in all 50 states.
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Join one of the many student groups like Engineers Without Borders or the Society for Women Engineers and give back to communities across the world.
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Design a system, component or process to meet goals within realistic budget, compliance, manufacturing and other real-world constraints.
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For those who are Active Duty, this program is AU-ABC degree eligible.
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Pair your engineering degree with an additional focus in computer science, aerospace or biomedical engineering.
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At UND’s Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR) Center, you’ll explore the future of AI through hands-on research and real-world projects. From cybersecurity and healthcare to autonomy and education, you’ll collaborate with experts and partners to design ethical, innovative solutions that go beyond the classroom.
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What skills can you learn from UND’s B.S.E.E. degree?
UND’s Electrical Engineering bachelor’s program equips you with the technical expertise and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in industries like aerospace, renewable energy, power systems, robotics, and telecommunications. You'll gain hands-on experience in circuit design, electric drives, and embedded systems development, preparing you for in-demand engineering roles.
Key Skills You’ll Develop
- Circuit analysis and electronic circuit design: Master the fundamentals of digital and analog circuits, electrical components, and system design.
- Embedded systems and microcontrollers: Learn to design, program, and optimize embedded systems for applications like IoT, automation, and robotics.
- Power systems and energy conversion: Understand electrical grids, renewable energy integration, and sustainable power solutions.
- Control systems and automation: Develop expertise in feedback control, automation, and smart technologies used in manufacturing and aerospace.
- Signal processing and telecommunications: Learn how to analyze and manipulate signals for communications, radar, and wireless networks.
- MATLAB and engineering software proficiency: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
- Transmission lines and electromagnetics: Understand wave propagation, antenna design, and applications in wireless and satellite communications.
- Engineering data analysis and problem-solving: Develop critical troubleshooting skills and apply quantitative methods to electrical engineering challenges.
- Leadership and project management: Learn to collaborate on cross-functional teams, manage projects, and solve complex engineering problems.
With UND’s ABET-accredited bachelor in Electrical Engineering degree, you’ll be prepared to pursue licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) and take on advanced technical roles in industries such as aerospace, defense, power systems, and cutting-edge technology fields.
Careers with an Electrical Engineering Degree
Courses in UND's B.S.E.E. Program
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UND’s Top-Ranked Online Electrical Engineering Degree
100% Online Electrical Engineering Degree
Military Friendly® School
UND has held the Military Friendly® School designation for more than 15 consecutive years and earned the Gold distinction for 2025–2026. With more than 2,000 military-affiliated students currently enrolled, the highest number on record, approximately 1 in 7 UND students is a veteran, active-duty service member, military spouse, or dependent. As a military-affiliated student at UND, you'll have access to:
- Dedicated Support Services: You’ll have access to the Veteran & Military Services office, where you can get personalized help with VA benefits, advising, scholarships and counseling resources.
- Military Affiliated Peer Support (MAPS): At UND, you’ll find peer student support staff ready to guide you, offer encouragement and connect you with the resources you need to achieve your academic and personal goals.
- ROTC Programs: If you’re looking to grow as a leader, UND’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs provide you with hands-on leadership training and the opportunity to build lasting camaraderie.
- Priority Registration: Individuals using VA funding benefit from priority course registration, ensuring you can build a schedule that fits your other commitments.
- Spouse Support: UND is ranked as a Military Spouse Friendly School, reflecting our strong support for spouses through flexible degree programs, advising and a welcoming campus culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrical engineers are in charge of designing, developing and maintaining electrical systems, devices and technologies across various industries.
Most students complete the degree in 4-5 years. The program requires 126 credit hours, and your timeline depends on your course load.
An online Electrical Engineering degree opens doors to a variety of dynamic careers in fields like telecommunications, power systems, electronics and control systems. Opportunities include roles in design, research, testing, development and automation.
Pursuing an online Electrical Engineering degree offers several benefits. It provides working professionals with flexible scheduling options, allowing study from any location and the opportunity to customize the learning experience to fit individual timetables. Additionally, at UND, online students can join the Society of Distance Engineering Students, an exclusive club designed to support and connect online engineering learners.
Indeed, online Electrical Engineering degrees can hold accreditation. UND's undergraduate program, for example, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), affirming that it adheres to rigorous quality standards. This accreditation applies to both the on-campus and the online students.
All online Electrical Engineering degree students pay the say affordable tuition rates regardless of their legal residency. Visit our Tuition & Aid page for details.
UND is committed to assisting students in funding their education, providing over $107 million in financial aid annually. A range of financial aid options offered by UND, including scholarships (merit-based), grants (need-based) and loans, help students alleviate college costs.
Online B.S.E.E. students can complete lab work remotely by purchasing lab kits. The kits contain the components and equiment needed to complete hands-on circuit, electronics and embedded systems exercises, with no on-campus lab visit required.
The B.S.E.E. is a standalone bachelor's degree that requires 126 credits. The combined B.S./M.Eng. program allows qualifiying students to double-count certain courses and work toward a bachelor's and master's degree more efficiently. If you're only pursuing a bachelor's degree, the B.S.E.E. is the right program. If you plan to conitnue into graduate study, the combined program can help you save time.
Engineering Clean Water
Jonathan Wirkkala started at UND as an online student while on active duty in the Air Force. Now he's president of Engineers Without Borders working to bring clean water to Guatemala.