Hands-on electrical engineering training.

This program is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Kickstart your future with Houston Christian University’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET)—a hands-on degree that prepares you to design, build, and maintain the electrical systems that keep our world running.

Through extensive laboratory work and project-based learning, you’ll master circuit analysis, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial automation, power distribution, renewable energy systems, and electronic device design. EET graduates become the engineering technologists who implement electrical solutions in manufacturing plants, design control systems for industrial processes, maintain power generation facilities, develop renewable energy installations, and troubleshoot complex electronic systems.

Located in Houston—the energy capital and a manufacturing hub—you’ll gain unmatched access to internships and industry partnerships while completing real-world senior projects that launch your career in this essential field.

See if you qualify for full tuition through the Grace Hopper Scholarship.

Overview of Electrical Engineering Technology Degree

Houston Christian University’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology prepares you for a dynamic career in electronics engineering and electrical systems. This comprehensive electrical engineering technology degree combines theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on laboratory experience, equipping you to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems. Our program, designed to achieve ABET accreditation once eligible, emphasizes practical application across diverse areas including circuit analysis, digital systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), power systems, renewable energy, and advanced electronics. You’ll gain experience in industry-ready techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD), microprocessor programming, and instrumentation while developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills valued by today’s employers.

Program Highlights

  • 124 Credit Hours – Comprehensive curriculum balancing technical expertise with liberal arts foundation
  • Hands-On Learning – Extensive laboratory work in circuits, digital design, PLCs, and power systems
  • Industry-Ready Techniques – Training in CAD, microprocessors, instrumentation, and control systems
  • Senior Capstone Projects – Two-semester culminating project demonstrating mastery of program outcomes
  • Professional Experience – Required internship connecting classroom learning to real-world applications
  • Faith Integration – Christian worldview perspective on technology and engineering ethics

Electrical Engineering Degree Plan

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What You'll Learn

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program produces graduates who demonstrate the following competencies:

Application of STEM Skills

Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

Problem-Solving through Process Design

Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.

Enhanced Communication Skills

Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments, and demonstrate an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

Enhanced Critical Thinking and Learning Application

Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.

Leadership Development

Function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Program Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, our electrical engineering technology graduates are expected to have:

  • Established themselves as practicing electrical engineering technologists or engaged in advanced study in a related or complementary area
  • Engaged in professional development to remain current in the field for enhanced understanding of current issues in electrical engineering technology
  • Received positive recognition and reward for the productive application of their skills and knowledge

Career and Salary Outlook

Graduates with an electrical engineering technology degree enter one of the fastest-growing fields in engineering. The electronics engineering sector offers strong employment prospects with competitive salaries and diverse career pathways.

56,006

Current Jobs in Texas

+13.3%

Job Growth (2024-2034)

$65,527

Median Annual Salary

6,447

Annual Job Openings

Top Career Paths for Electrical Engineering Technology Graduates

Career Path Median Salary Growth Rate
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $35.46/hr ($73,757/yr) +7.08%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $30.92/hr ($64,314/yr) +13.51%
Calibration Technologists and Technicians $31.84/hr ($66,227/yr) +10.39%
Engineering Technologists and Technicians $31.31/hr ($65,125/yr) +10.42%
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $30.71/hr ($63,877/yr) +10.88%
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists $28.78/hr ($59,862/yr) +14.28%

Salary data sourced from Lightcast Q1 2025 Data Set for Texas. Growth projections cover 2024-2034 timeframe.

Admissions and Aid

If you’re ready for a fulfilling journey in Electrical Engineering Technology,  Houston Christian University welcomes you to apply. Get started today:

Become an Electrical Engineering Technology major at Houston Christian University

Contact your program coordinator for more information about the Electrical Engineering Technology major.
William  Harbour, Jr, PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Chair, Department of Engineering