Careers in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

LMU graduates in electrical engineering and computer science have gone to work for all types of companies — from large aerospace companies to small electronics manufacturing firms, from public utilities to entertainment, from software development and consulting firms to small tech startups. A significant number have gone to graduate schools, including medical schools, law schools, and business schools. The program prepares students to enter the workforce or to enter graduate school to pursue an area of specialization.

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the largest technical professional society in the world, publishes technical journals in 35 areas of specialization including Communications, Computers, Consumer Electronics, Robotics and Automation, and Social Implications of Technology. This may give you some idea of the broad range of activities and design areas in which electrical engineering graduates are involved. Computer scientists also have a wide variety of career options.

All department graduates can opt for technical careers or become patent attorneys, technical writers, consultants, teachers, technical sales representatives, bioinformatics and genetics researchers, economists, or you name it. The background and training provided by LMU's programs with emphasis on oral and written communication skills will help you be successful.

Job Placement

The advantage of individual attention from faculty, small class sizes, and abundant research opportunities distinguish LMU's graduates from those of other schools. As a result, students have little trouble finding employment when teamed up with the University Career Development Services Office. Also, the College and faculty use their strong ties throughout regional and national industry to insure rapid placement.

Job Resource Center

AfterCollege, Inc. provides an online job resource center that is tailored for college students and recent grads who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities. You can find many Electrical Engineering job opportunities at the Job Resource Center.

LMU's Career Development Services

LMU has an on-campus career center called Career Development Services (CDS). CDS has many counselors who can help and guide you in developing your career. Visit their website for more information.