Circuit Analysis
Covers the fundamentals of electrical circuits, including Ohm's Law, circuit components, and analysis techniques.
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Students rate Electrical Engineering 4.1/5 for difficulty across 29 ratings.
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Curriculum and careers
Electrical Engineering is a dynamic field that focuses on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Students learn to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, gaining skills in circuit theory, control systems, and power generation.
Core course themes
Electromagnetics
Explores the principles of electromagnetic fields and their applications in various electrical engineering systems.
Digital Systems Design
Focuses on the design and implementation of digital circuits using logic gates and microcontrollers.
Control Systems
Introduces the concepts of feedback and control in engineering systems for stability and performance improvement.
Power Systems
Examines the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, including renewable energy technologies.
Electronic Devices
Covers the operation and application of semiconductor devices, including diodes and transistors.
Common roles
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
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Electrical Engineering by school
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University of California-Los Angeles18 reviews
- Career outlook
- 4.1
- Enjoyment
- 3.9
- Recommend
- 93%
University of Southern California8 reviews
- Career outlook
- 3.8
- Enjoyment
- 3.9
- Recommend
- 83%
Oregon State University1 review
- Career outlook
- 4.0
- Enjoyment
- 3.8
- Recommend
- 91%
University of California-Berkeley1 review
- Career outlook
- 4.1
- Enjoyment
- 3.9
- Recommend
- 91%
University of California-San Diego1 review
- Career outlook
- 4.0
- Enjoyment
- 3.7
- Recommend
- 91%
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PositiveCourses & teaching
I enjoyed my experience here. I found it theory heavy with a few labs. I supplemented my learnings in class with club projects which gave me the skills to land an internship and jobs. It focuses heavily on signal processing, waves/RF/photonics, and analog circuitry.
Oct 2025
Bruce Chen · Master'sElectrical EngineeringPositiveCourses & teaching
Flexible major suprisingly, more like general engineering in my experience as undergraduate. Offers extremely wide range of courses in enginnering field. Might differ from many people's expectation, if you don't love math/theory that much, you can still find something interesting in this major. However, double a major in apply math might be beneficial if you got extra time.
Jul 2025
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
I’ve really enjoyed my experience here as an electrical engineering major. Personally I chose electrical engineering because I love software and physics — also really interested in computer chips and embedded software. Really hard major, so make sure you are ready to handle the math and physics.
Oct 2025
PositiveCourses & teaching
Fun as hell. Simulations rock. Electronics are fun. Anyone can learn. Lots and lots of creative problem solving. People are generally nice. Teamwork required. Opens up many fields. It’s a little broad so a portion of ppl go to grad school but on the job training is equally important.
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
I would recommend this to people who like math and physics and who enjoy creating electronics based projects
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
Its mathematically intensive and quite physics heavy I would recommend it to people with a strong aptitude to creating things involving electronics
Apr 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
Learn node voltage analysis, thevenin and Norton equivalent, ohms law, matlab, and basic code 😛
Apr 2026
PositiveCareers & next steps
Electrical engineering at ucla is very rewarding and there is many programs and clubs that can help prepare you during undergrad and post-grad. Personally I am in various clubs at UCLA for my professional and social development and also intend to keep a high focus on academics. Electrical engineering is an extremely hard major but the skills you learn are very versatile.
Apr 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
As someone who has always been in the CS field, EE presented a great opportunity to get involved with hands-on work and hardware. Loved robotics, love making PCBs.
Apr 2026
MixedCourses & teaching
In my first year experience in undergrad, Electrical Engineering has been very difficult. But there is strong community and opportunity to grow as an engineer. Additionally, there are many resources to help with challenging aspects of physics, math, and computer science. Ultimately, the weeder classes are very concept heavy and have little involvement in what you will actually do as an engineer.
Apr 2026
PositiveDifficulty & workload
Great for making money, quite challenging in my first 2 weeks but that’s only because I was never taught the basics of my math class in high school. Overall great major.
Oct 2025
PositiveCareers & next steps
Hardware & software both involved so easy to transfer to other tech major and more options for students
Oct 2025
PositiveCareers & next steps
EE lets you become very specialized but still have many options to pursue. Also great as an intersection between fields.
Apr 2026
MixedSupport & community
Fun major but better is the people that you meet through the classes and clubs.
Apr 2026
PositiveEnjoyment & fit
It’s fun as hell. I love circuits and design work requires creativity. Even simulations are fun. All intellectually stimulating. EEs at ucla are awesome.
Apr 2026
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