Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree (BS)

The Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree (BS) at UT San Antonio is an accredited program that develops a strong foundation in the engineering sciences. Students acquire the analysis, design, and synthesis tools needed to work effectively with many traditional and emerging technologies.

Why Pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

The program offers concentrations like Communications, Computer Engineering, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Electronic Materials and Devices, Systems and Control, and Electric Power Engineering. Each concentration helps students develop a niche focus that propels them into careers with electronics companies, high-tech industries, and government agencies.

Admission Requirements

To major in Electrical Engineering, students must meet the following admission requirements:

• Freshman and transfer students who do not meet these requirements but meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements will be admitted into Engineering, Math, and Sciences Studies.
• Freshmen and freshmen transfers with SAT scores below 1200 or ACT scores below 25 may undergo admission by committee review.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Electrical Engineering program are as follows:

• FRESHMAN | Admission | High School Class Rank | Minimum Test Scores
  • Direct Admission | Top 10% | No minimum and Calculus I Ready
  • Direct Admission | Below Top 10% | 1200 SAT or 25 ACT and Calculus I Ready
• TRANSFER | Admission | Transferable Credits | Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) & Coursework
  • Direct Admission | Meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements. Have 3.0 GPA or higher and completed the following courses with a C- or better: MAT 1214 or MAT 1213 (TCCN MATH 2413 or MATH 2313), WRC 1013 (TCCN ENG 1301)
  • College Review | Meet UT San Antonio's general admission requirements. Have below 3.0 GPA and completed the following courses with a C- or better: MAT 1214 or MAT 1213 (TCCN MATH 2413 or MATH 2313), WRC 1013 (TCCN ENG 1301)

Scholarships

UT San Antonio offers various scholarships, including:

• UT San Antonio Scholarship Hub: a general scholarship application that considers students for dozens of scholarships.
• Distinguished Scholarship: an automatic merit-based scholarship for incoming new freshman and transfer students who display exceptional scholastic achievement.
• UT San Antonio Bold Promise: a commitment to cover tuition and mandatory fees 100% for eligible students from low and middle-income Texas families.

Careers, Salary & Skills

The program prepares students for future careers that are in demand. Possible careers include:

• Careers related to the concentrations offered in the program, such as Communications, Computer Engineering, and Electric Power Engineering.
• The University Career Center offers resources to help students identify and develop global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.

Minors & Certificates

After selecting a major area of study, degree-seeking students can choose from a variety of minors and certificates to supplement their education. Although not required, minors and certificates can help students customize their UT San Antonio experience based on their passions and unique career goals.

The Honors Experience

The University of Texas at San Antonio's Honors College offers experiential learning, hands-on, project-based, and customizable classes and programs to fit individual goals. Students in any major can be invited to the Honors College to realize their full potential and turn their passions into marketable skills for the future.

Student Success

UT San Antonio is committed to student success. The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) Student Success Center is a one-stop resource to help students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. The center provides tutoring, internships, connections with industry professionals, and enhancement of professional development skills through comprehensive programming.