
We combine coursework with hands-on lab experience to help you grasp the laws, principles, and concepts of electrical and computer engineering. You’ll work with cutting-edge equipment provided by Eagle Test Systems and Texas Instruments, as you put theory into practice testing complex electronics for automotive, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and defense industries.
Hands-on = leg up
Our electrical and computer engineering department has been Ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for several years running due to our high standards and focus on hands-on learning. And Rose-Hulman was ranked No.19 among the 25 best colleges for electrical engineering in 2020 by gradreports.com.
As a major, you'll get practical experience solving complex problems for real-world clients. You'll also work closely with our expert faculty while using state-of-the-art equipment that undergraduates at other institutions could only dream of. Here, you'll work with the best equipment many times before you graduate.
Grad schools and industry leaders recognize the value of our major. Our alumni have a nearly 100 percent career placement rate just a few months after graduation.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BROCHURE
Have you ever wondered how your cell phone works? Have you had an MRI or CT scan and wondered how that works? Are you curious about where your electricity comes from or how to create alternative energy? How does YouTube handle thousands of uploads every minute? How does a hoverboard keep you upright? Will electric cars replace the internal combustion engine? If you've ever asked these or similar questions, you might want to be an electrical engineer!