Engineering: Electrical Specialty

Program Overview

Engineering: Electrical Specialty at Cerritos College

Associate of Science

An associate of science degree in engineering with a specialty in electrical engineering provides students with an introductory knowledge of physics and math and provides the skills necessary to pursue upper-division coursework at a four-year university as well as the experience needed for undergraduate research and entry-level internships. The degree program is composed of some common courses that are consistent with the transfer requirements to both UC and CSU systems and some elective and specialty courses that allow the student to tailor the degree to match the specific requirements of his or her transfer institution. This enables efficient completion of the degree.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $50,000 to $225,000 with an average salary of $143,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Architectural and Engineering Managers
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +4.1%
  • Average Salary: $201,000
  • Salary Range: $160,000 - $225,000
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +9.3%
  • Average Salary: $133,000
  • Salary Range: $103,000 - $167,000
• Engineers, All Other
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.3%
  • Average Salary: $136,000
  • Salary Range: $98,000 - $165,000

Program Map

Engineering: Electrical Specialty - MATH 140 start w/ Chem (Full-time)

Associate of Science

72.0 Units

• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Fall 2024 - 1st Term

15.0 UNITS

• MAJ MATH 140 - Trigonometry (3.0 Units)
• MAJ Major Specialty Course (2.0 Units)
• GEN English Composition (4.0 Units)
• GEN U.S. History (3.0 Units)
• GEN Arts and Humanities (3.0 Units)
• MILE Department Information

Spring 2025 - 2nd Term

17.0 UNITS

• MAJ / GEN MATH 155 - Precalculus (5.0 Units)
• GEN Critical Thinking (3.0 Units)
• GEN U.S. Government (3.0 Units)
• GEN Oral Communication (3.0 Units)
• GEN GE or Elective (3.0 Units)

Fall 2025 - 3rd Term

14.0 UNITS

• MAJ MATH 170 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4.0 Units)
• MAJ / GEN PHYS 100 or PHYS 101 (4.0 Units)
• GEN Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 Units)
• GEN GE or Major Specialty Course (3.0 Units)

Spring 2026 - 4th Term

14.0 UNITS

• MAJ MATH 190 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4.0 Units)
• MAJ PHYS 201 - Engineering Physics (4.0 Units)
• GEN Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 Units)
• GEN GE or Elective (3.0 Units)

Fall 2026 - 5th Term

12.0 UNITS

• MAJ MATH 225 - Calculus III (5.0 Units)
• MAJ PHYS 202 - Engineering Physics (4.0 Units)
• GEN GE or Major Specialty Course (3.0 Units)

Engineering: Electrical Specialty - Associate of Science

72.0 units

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Overview:

The Associate of Science degree in Engineering with a specialty in Electrical Engineering provides students with an introductory foundation in physics and mathematics, along with the skills required for pursuing advanced coursework at a four-year university. The program also equips students with the necessary experience for undergraduate research and entry-level internships.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Prepare students for transfer to four-year universities for further study in electrical engineering or related fields.
• Equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for success in the electrical engineering field.
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Provide students with hands-on experience through laboratory work and project-based learning.

Description:

• The curriculum includes a mix of common courses aligned with the transfer requirements of UC and CSU systems, alongside elective and specialty courses that allow students to tailor their learning to specific transfer institution requirements.
• This structure enables efficient completion of the degree and a smooth transition to upper-division coursework.
• The program emphasizes a strong foundation in mathematics and physics, along with essential principles of electrical engineering such as circuit analysis, electronics, and electromagnetism.
• Students gain valuable hands-on experience through laboratory work and project-based learning opportunities.

Careers:

• Salary:
• Range: $50,000 to over $208,000
• Average: $128,000
• Growth: Expected to grow nationwide from 2019 to 2029 (6.3% job growth).
• Potential Career Paths:
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
• Engineers, All Other

Other:

• The program map provides a sample pathway through the program and serves as a reference.
• The program emphasizes transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, which are valuable assets in various career paths.