Electrical Engineering

500X330_ElecEng_Intro Electrical Engineers design, test and develop electrical systems ranging from smartphones to motors and household appliances up to large scale systems such as power stations or communication systems. Find employment opportunities across a wide span of Industry branches. Right here in the Houston area the chemical and petrochemical industry, NASA and aerospace related companies offer an abundance of electrical engineering positions to graduates and the job potential is growing.

Join UST’s Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering program to gain a strong foundation in general Engineering, Physics and other STEM subjects as well as knowledge in specialized upper division classes, such as electronics, microprocessors, control systems and robotics. Unique electives will allow you to tailor the curriculum to your desired career goals. Enjoy an array of opportunities – from traditional classroom and laboratory settings, hands -on -research, design experiences and internship opportunities.

Mission Statement

The Department of Physics and Engineering mission is to support electrical engineering majors in their pursuit and application of knowledge in Electrical Engineering Fundamentals and to offer the community at large the next-generation Electrical Engineers who are adept at contributing to scientific and societal development. The Department of Physics and Engineering supports the UST mission by offering a learner-centered environment with small class sizes and attention by each faculty member to each student’s personal and academic development. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum to ensure student success during the time at UST as well as preparedness for future studies and employment. The Physics and Engineering faculty embraces the ethos, culture, and spirit of UST and aims to educate students not only to think critically and become competent in their field of study but also to communicate effectively and become ethical leaders.

Program Educational Objectives

A few years after graduation, graduates of the Electrical Engineering program demonstrate:

A professional Competence in Electrical Engineering by sustaining their growth in Electrical Engineering careers, designing solutions for various technical problems, and applying their knowledge in one or more of the following fields: Electronics, Power Systems, Control Systems, Digital Systems, and Communication Systems.
Their leadership, aptitude, and skills in the field of Engineering, as manifested in their ability to communicate thoughts and ideas through written, oral, or visual means.  
A sense of social responsibility, good ethical behavior and professional commitment through involvement in diverse community engagement activities and active membership in professional organizations in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Student Outcomes

This program’s curriculum is aligned to ABET’s quality standards including the following student outcomes: https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2024-2025

Engineering Success Center

The Engineering Success Center is a welcoming, home-like environment for the engineering students at the University of St. Thomas.

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State (Texas) For

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT IN THE US

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

$107,270

Average Salary For

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS ($105,990 US WIDE)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Growth Rate

FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Electrical Engineering Career Electrical Engineering Career

Engineering Degrees Offered At USTEngineering Degrees Offered At UST

Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering

degree plan

Bachelor of Science: Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics is a relatively new field in engineering. If you have a strong interest in both engineering and physics, this program prepares you to design, develop and apply new solutions in engineering, from research and development to education, medicine, law and business. The program culminates with Capstone Engineering Design classes in the 4th year, where you’ll work in a small group on one project from idea to design to realization.

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Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering

Join the Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering program at UST and learn to apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design chemical plant equipment and develop chemical processes for manufacturing a variety of products such as fuel, chemicals, drugs and food.

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Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering

Engineering has always been an in-demand field with a constant need for critical thinkers and problem solvers. In the Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering program you will learn the fundamentals of what it takes to be a great engineer.

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UST MSEIP Program

The U. S. Department of Education’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program: The UST Houston Next Gen Researchers Project.

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Why UST?Why UST?

Small Class Sizes

With a low student to faculty ratio, at UST you will get focused instruction, plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty one on one and personal attention from seasoned professors helping you to succeed in your chosen career goals.

Hands On Experience

Abundant opportunity to perform laboratories and participate in undergraduate research to get the tools you need to be successful in an engineering career.

Design Oriented Program

From your first year as an engineering student, the curriculum is focused on developing fundamental problem solving skills, honing critical thinking abilities, and following the engineering design process through a number of design related courses.

Women in Engineering Shine at UST

Over 30% of the students in UST’s physics and engineering program are women, remarkable among universities.
Half the UST physics and engineering faculty members are women, serving as strong role models for women in engineering careers.
Studying and working alongside other women helps you visualize your own success, making you more competitive as a woman in science.

50% of physics minors at the University of St. Thomas - Houston are women

Physics and engineering faculty members are women.

$3 M Title V Grant

UST receives $3 million Title V grant to expand engineering career opportunities for Hispanic students.

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faculty

Dr. James Clarage

Tenured Professor, Fellow of the Core

Dr. Birgit Mellis

Professor Emerita

Dr. Amanda Taylor

Assistant Professor

Dr. Vahid Taghikhani

Assistant Professor, Chair, Physics and Engineering

Dr. Radwa Sultan

Assistant Professor

Dr. Lilian Lo

Associate Professor

Dr. James Sanders

Visiting Professor

Slide 1: Dr. James Clarage
Slide 2: Dr. Birgit Mellis
Slide 3: Dr. Amanda Taylor Assistant Professor
Slide 4: Dr. Vahid Taghikhani Assistant Professor, Chair, Physics and Engineering
Slide 5: Dr. Radwa Sultan Assistant Professor
Slide 6: Dr. Lillian Lo
Slide 7: Dr. James Sanders