Electrical and computer engineering

B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$449 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

What does it look like to create the technologies that power modern life? Electrical and computer engineers develop the hardware and software systems that fuel everything from smartphones to renewable energy grids. By earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering online from Oregon State University, you’ll gain the expertise to engineer advanced technologies used in industries such as computer and network systems, telecommunications and wireless technologies, lasers, robotics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and more as you take your career to new heights.

This cutting-edge program — one of the first online programs of its kind in the nation — will provide you with technical skills in areas like electronics, power systems, computer networks and digital hardware design while strengthening your problem-solving and analytical abilities. Through hands-on work, practical applications and Oregon State’s strong connections to industry, you’ll develop knowledge that aligns with industry needs and enables you to make a wide-ranging impact.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online electrical and computer engineering degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online electrical and computer engineering online bachelor's degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience. 

  • Semiconductor processing
  • Electronic circuit design
  • Signal conditioning and inspection
  • Applied robotics
  • Computer architecture
  • Foundational electronics programming
  • Algorithmic thinking
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Program details

The curriculum in Oregon State’s electrical and computer engineering online bachelor’s program will introduce you to topics such as communications, signal processing, electronic materials and devices, energy systems, integrated electronic networking and computer systems. The online program closely mirrors OSU’s on-campus learning experiences, including the use of kits that offer a hands-on approach to understanding complex concepts.

The online electrical and computer engineering program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Engineering.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in electrical and computer engineering, including:

This program is currently accepting applications, and you may begin taking classes online as early as fall term 2025.

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Additional program features

When you pursue an electrical and computer engineering online bachelor's degree, you’ll work with your academic advisor to choose one of the following focus areas, allowing you to concentrate your studies on an area of particular interest that aligns with your career goals.

At this time, the program's upper-division electrical and computer engineering (ECE) courses are in development and will be available in the coming years. The current 300-level and 400-level online elective courses focus primarily on computers and computer science.

  • 100- and 200-level ECE courses available in 2025-26
  • 300-level ECE courses available in 2026-27
  • 400-level ECE courses available in 2027-28

If you have questions about course availability and how it may impact your start term or academic plan, we encourage you to contact the Ecampus enrollment services team before applying.

Substantial semiconductor advances are taking place at Oregon State, and the university plays an active role in developing the next generation of semiconductor workers. The electrical and computer engineering program is one of many at OSU that provides in-depth, rigorous learning opportunities that produce skilled graduates who are highly valued and in demand in the semiconductor sector.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

Oregon State’s B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET — a nonprofit, nongovernmental agency that offers accreditation through a voluntary peer review process. ABET only offers accreditation to degree programs like this one that meet the highest quality standards in preparing graduates for their professions.

You can be directly admitted into the electrical and computer engineering degree program if you are considered ready to take calculus at OSU. This determination is based on the completed coursework shown on your transcripts and courses that are in progress or planned for later in the school year.

If you are not calculus-ready based on your application materials but are admitted to OSU, you will be invited to enroll initially as an undeclared student in the University Exploratory Studies Program or another non-engineering major of your choice. Rest assured, you will still have available pathways to enroll in the online electrical and computer engineering degree program. You can find full calculus-ready details on the Office of Admissions website.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s degree in electrical and computer engineering will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. You’ll also benefit from OSU’s connection to industry giants such as Intel, Garmin, HP and Micron, as well as a quarterly virtual Networking Night from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. 

By completing this program you’ll have the skills to contribute to industries as diverse as agriculture, health care, consumer electronics, energy, robotics and beyond.

Job market outlook

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