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Electrical and Information Engineering Technology major?

Mike asked:


Thinking of going back to school to (finally) get a 4-year degree. I work in industrial automation/robotics. An Electrical Enginieering degree would suit me perfectly, but there is no EE major offered at any colleges close enough for me to attend.

The local University offers and Electrical and Information Engineering Technology major. The course load looks to be simply covering everything I do now.

I’m wondering how an Engineering Technology degree compares with an actual Engineering degree?

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2 Responses to “Electrical and Information Engineering Technology major?”

  1. cw on June 7th, 2009 6:11 pm

    technology degree is less than an engineering degree.
    plain and simple. this is not a matter of opinion. this also does not mean anything about a person whom has either degrees.

    the engineering degree will give you the mathematical background on the engineering concepts and theory.

    technology degree will teach you how to use the theory to work.

  2. climberaxe on June 10th, 2009 6:06 am

    Mike, first of all, I want to commend your decision to go back to school. It’s tough, but worth it. I myself went back to school to obtain a second BS degree after deciding that my initial career choice was not for me. As CW pointed out, there are differences in the EE v EET degrees. Before spending too much time and money, you might want to decide if you ever want to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Many states do not allow those with Technology degrees to become PE’s. Also, many states require that an engineering degree (tech degrees in some states) be obtained from an ABET accredited school. You may also want to contact IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.,) and see if they have any advice or a local chapter (student or professional). I urge you to get involved with IEEE or ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) if you go back to school.

    Good luck.