Electrical engineering applies to the design of systems, installation, and maintenance of electronics, as well as the operation of such systems as computers, telecommunications, smart grids, and power supplies. A degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Vermont State University prepares you to work on these and other systems and become a key player in the development of sustainable technologies that will transform the way we think about energy for decades to come.
Why Study Electrical Engineering Technology at Vermont State?
- Hands-on learning: You’ll be guided from basic to advanced principles through a 1:1 ratio of classroom education and laboratory training, reinforcing the theory you’ve learned with practical experience.
- Cutting-edge labs: Our analog and digital laboratories are equipped with the instruments, power supplies, and controllers widely used in the industry, so there’s no learning curve when you enter the field.
- Career variety: Graduates from our programs have gone on to careers as electromechanical engineers, field technicians, design engineers, principal design specialists, applications engineers, and more.
- Positioned to succeed: Whether you choose to go directly into the workforce or seek a higher level of education, you can be certain that you have the know-how and skills to thrive.
Financial Aid for Electrical Engineering Technology
Vermont State University is providing a high-quality, affordable degree in Electrical Engineering Technology to students across Vermont and beyond. More than 80 percent of Vermont State students are awarded financial aid, including new students, transfer students, international students, out-of-state students, and first-generation students. Our financial aid team is here to help you explore all your options.
Internships & Jobs in Electrical Engineering Technology
At Vermont State, you’ll gain leading-edge skills for Electrical Engineering Technology jobs through internships, co-ops, career coaching, and more. Our internship placements will help you grow your professional network.
During your final semester of study, you will be able to prepare and present a capstone project of your choosing. We also maintain close relationships with local businesses in the industry to connect students to potential internship or cooperative learning opportunities.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Student Stories
“For me, the labs were what made everything click. You could construct a circuit based on the theory learned in the classroom and compare your math to your measurements on a DMM or scope, tweaking values and observing their effects along the way. There was also a collaborative environment in the lab, where if some folks were struggling with a concept or a specific circuit, others could jump in and provide feedback on wiring, polarity of components, et cetera.”
Trevor Best, ’09
“The balance that I found here with work, school, and other interests makes life a rich tapestry of experience and has led to opportunities that I had never expected, including an unforgettable engineering internship at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia this summer.”
Will Jeffries, ’21
