Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering
Nearly 100% of our electrical engineering students find work within two months of graduation—and many commit to jobs before they even graduate.
Merrimack College’s electrical engineering program provides a collaborative, hands-on environment where you’ll build radar equipment, experiment with microcontrollers and explore many other aspects of this growing industry.
Electrical Engineering Degree at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Internship
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
Accreditation
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The Electrical Engineering Major
As an electrical engineering major at Merrimack, you’ll gain in-depth expertise in the electrical devices and technologies that shape our world, from microprocessors and inductors to radio frequency identification and robotics.
What You'll Study
Circuit Theory
Digital Fundamentals
VLSI Design
Electronics
Discrete Time Signals and Systems
Power Engineering and Power Quality
Skills You'll Learn
Electrical Engineering Courses You'll Take
Engineering Electromagnetics
een 3430
This course stresses real world examples and applications that cover vectors, fields, Electrostatics and Magnetostatics. Plane wave radiation concepts are explored, including polarization and power density.
EMBEDDED CONTROLLER DESIGN
een 2270
This course focuses on issues of space, cost, low power and fast development in products such as wireless phones, automobiles and security systems. Students will learn how to design embedded systems via both lecture and laboratory instruction.
Design Project 1 & 2
een 4960 & een 4970
All students will be in a team of at least two people. In the first semester, students formulate a design project, then participate in planning and design phases as technical reviewers in addition to their individual design responsibility.
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Electrical Engineering Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements. To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.eduSample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Electrical Engineering Faculty & Staff
Our faculty members are dedicated to student success. They bring their real-world experience into the classroom and offer personalized academic support.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Career Outlook: Where Can an Electrical Engineering Degree Take You?
Career Outcomes Rate
93% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Engineering & Computational Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
2024 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
Ranking according to US News and World Report. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Graduate School
Northeastern University, Boston University, Tufts, University of Pennsylvania and Merrimack are just some of the graduate programs graduates are attending.
Jobs with a Electrical Engineering Degree
As a graduate of our electrical engineering program, you’ll be well equipped to pursue advanced studies or a career in electrical engineering. Possible positions for electrical engineering majors include:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- IT Consultant
- Network Engineer
- Systems analyst
Where Merrimack Electrical Engineering Graduates Work & Intern
Northrop Grumman
System Engineer
Analog Devices
Radio Frequency (RF) Product Engineer
Cosentini Associates
Electrical Engineering Intern
Northrop Grumman
Reliability Engineer
Eversource Energy
Associate Engineer
National Grid
Electrical Engineering Intern
Littleton Electric Light & Water Department
Electrical Engineering Intern
Integrated Device Technology Inc.
Radio Frequency (RF) Product Engineer
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities
Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly
Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.
Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.
Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
Programs Related to the Electrical Engineering Major
Explore other areas and where they can take you.
Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!
Upcoming Events
Info Session & Campus Tour
Monday-Friday & Most Saturdays
Attend a 20-minute info session led by an admission counselor and then take a student-led campus tour. Registration is required.
Merrimack College Awards & Recognition
U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)
- Most Innovative Schools (#5)
- Regional Universities North (#39)
- Best Undergraduate Teaching (#19)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#15)
- Best Value Schools (#51)
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