Electrical and computer engineering graduates are sought by every major industry in the economy from aerospace, automotive, medical and nuclear companies to electronic, computer, power and communications organizations.

Employers need electrical engineers to design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment such as motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems and power equipment. Graduates with a master's in electrical engineering work primarily in research and development, engineering services, manufacturing and the federal government.

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The rapid pace of technological advancement and development will likely continue to drive the demand for electrical engineers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth is expected in engineering services firms as more companies contract with these firms rather than directly employ engineers. Graduates with a master's in electrical engineering can expect to find jobs in a variety of industries including electronics, communications, energy, railway and automotive.