Occupations/17-2072.00
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
Usually a four-year bachelor’s degree.
AI automation risk
63%
Higher automation risk
Human characteristics
26%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
25%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly routine
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Mostly routine
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Task
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- 02Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- 03Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- 04Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- 05Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- 06Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.51
- Degree of automation1.33
- Time sitting4.18
- Originality (ability)3.38
- Conflict situations2.02
- Hands-on objects/tools2.33
- Outdoors / weather1.14
- Disease exposure1.00
- Decision freedom4.55
Top abilities
- Written Comprehension4.00
- Oral Expression4.00
- Oral Comprehension4.00
- Near Vision4.00
- Information Ordering4.00
- Inductive Reasoning4.00
- Deductive Reasoning4.00
- Written Expression3.88
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension4.00
- Active Listening3.75
- Writing3.50
- Speaking3.88
- Mathematics3.50
- Science3.00
- Critical Thinking4.00
- Active Learning3.12
- Learning Strategies3.00
- Monitoring3.38
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
12 of 56 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $13,800 | 9% | 92% | 1 yr $140,185 2 yr $128,868 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
Stanford University Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $62,400 | 4% | 96% | 1 yr $97,907 2 yr $84,653 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $68,200 | 12% | 92% | 1 yr $86,621 2 yr $80,567 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $11,700 | 31% | 88% | 1 yr $82,440 2 yr $80,550 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $15,200 | 24% | 87% | 1 yr $81,333 2 yr $83,915 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $9,600 | 99% | 66% | 1 yr $80,628 2 yr $74,576 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $14,800 | 11% | 93% | 1 yr $78,814 2 yr $79,647 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $17,700 | 18% | 93% | 1 yr $78,343 2 yr $82,123 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
San Jose State University San Jose, CA · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $8,200 | 77% | 71% | 1 yr $77,567 2 yr $73,720 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $76,658 2 yr $74,576 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $16,100 | 88% | 82% | 1 yr $76,460 2 yr $77,115 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA · Public | Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 | $10,700 | 86% | 79% | 1 yr $75,742 2 yr $73,321 Bachelor's · CIP 14.10 |