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Junkyard Generator Competition - February 28th
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Why be an Electrical or Computer Engineer?
ECE's are on the cutting edge of high technology. It is an electronic/information data-driven world economy and Electrical (Electronics) and Computer Engineers are equipped to lead innovative and productive careers.

Why Choose NAU?
1. NAU's engineering programs are tied for 38th in the nation according to the U.S. News and World Report's rankings released in August 2007.
2. Do you want personal attention and small class sizes? Undergraduate class sizes at NAU average 27 and graduate classes average 14.
3. Do you want professors who get to know you?
4. Do you want an education that better meets industry needs. In 1999, the Boeing Co. awarded NAU the prestigious Outstanding Educator award.
5. Do you want tutoring and learning assistance available? NAU has Learning Assistance Centers, supplemental instruction for key courses, and the college provides additional services to all students through our Multicultural Engineering Program. One on one tutoring, group study sessions and academic success workshops are available and free!
6. Do you want to be involved in undergraduate research opportunities in cutting edge high tech projects?
7. Do you want to learn in a new high tech facility designed with the needs of students in mind?
8. Do you want an accredited, widely-accepted degree? Our B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone (410) 347-7700.

Careers in ECE

You can explore exciting careers in ECE at these websites. There is information, games, competitions, precollege advice and much more.

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American Society of Engineering Educators

Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Agilent Future Engineers

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Job Prospects and Salaries

ECE's are the largest single group of engineering professionals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts favorable demand through 2016. The median salary in 2006 was $75,930 for electrical engineers, $81,050 for electronics engineers and $88,470 for computer hardware engineers. The starting salary for graduating B.S. EE's was $55,292 and M.S. EE's was $66,309 in 2007.

A college career fair is held twice each year with over 40 companies attending.

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