Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Program Overview
Electrical and Computer Engineering Program
The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) provides students with personalized attention to support them through their college journey and keep them on track. As an electrical and computer engineering student, you will learn to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems to design and build electronic circuits that power robots, artificial intelligence, satellites, mobile phone systems, and more.
Program Details
- Program Type: Major
- Academic Unit: School of Science and Engineering
- Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
- Standard credit hours: 127
- Delivery Mode: In-person
- Typical Program Length: 4 years
- Typical Course Load: 4-5 per semester
- Estimated Program Cost: $67,628
- All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate.
Optional Track
- Double degree in physics and electrical and computer engineering
Career Opportunities
The career outlook for electrical and computer engineers is generally positive, and wages are well-above the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand for these professionals is expected to grow due to advancements in technology, the need for innovation, and the continued expansion of industries like renewable energy, telecommunications, and computing. As technology becomes more integrated into everyday life and business, the expertise of these professionals will be essential, offering strong career opportunities in various sectors.
Potential Careers
- Electrical engineer
- Software engineer
- Cyber security engineer
Where Our Students Work
- CISCO
- INTEL
- Samsung
- Honeywell FM&T
- Black & Veatch
Median Salary
$127,217 per year, based on data from Lightcast.io for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer.
Potential Courses
Circuit Theory
Get a foundation in the operational laws of circuits, including nodal and mesh analyses, source transformations, superposition, and more.
Electromagnetic Waves and Fields
Study the theorems and functions behind electromagnetism, including vector calculus and identities, boundary value problems, polarization, and more.
Logic Design
Explore the design of combinational and sequential logic circuits, logic minimization techniques, digital system design, and state machine design techniques.
Related Programs and Pathways
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (Doctorate)
- B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering/M.S. Electrical Engineering (Major, Master's)
- Electrical Engineering (Master's)
How to Apply
- Gather your materials
- Official transcripts
- Names and locations of previous college(s) or high school(s) and dates you attended
- Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
- ACT/SAT test scores (optional). Required if you would like to be considered for applicable scholarship opportunities
- Complete the online application
- No application fee for domestic undergraduate students — $75 for international students
- Check admissions requirements
Some programs have specific admission requirements.
Application Dates
- To Start Classes in Fall: Apply by June 15, Classes begin in August
- To Start Classes in Spring: Apply by Nov. 15, Classes begin in January
Estimated Tuition Per Semester
- Resident Rate: $7,988 per semester
- Heartland Rate: $10,882 per semester
- Nonresident Rate: $17,910 per semester
All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate. This rate calculation is based on a course load of 15 credit hours per semester.