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The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECE) at Western Washington University offers rigorous, hands-on programs that prepare students for impactful careers and graduate study.
Events
Major applications are currently being accepted for students entering the major in Fall 2026. This application window has a deadline of Friday, June 5 11:59pm.
4/23/2026 • Game Night
3-4:30pm in KB 224 (Student Lounge)
EECE Pre-Majors are invited to join their peers for a Drop-in Game Night with free pizza. Bring friends or come solo.
6/5/2026 - IEEE Annual BBQ
5-7pm Lake Padden East Playground Picnic Shelter
Join your peers for the Annual BBQ at Lake Padden. There will be friends, food and fun!
6/9/2026 • Capstone Expo
1-3pm in KB 122
Graduating Electrical and Computer Engineering students will present and demonstrate their year-long capstone design projects. Stop by to meet the teams and see their work in action. Open to students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners. See our archive of past projects!
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS)
146-credits, ABET-accredited, hands-on learning and project-based instruction.
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)
Flexible 45-credit grad program with evening and hybrid courses and a research project.
Why EECE at Western?
- Modern facilities in our new engineering building with state-of-the art
teaching laboratories. - A culture of collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity.
- Strong emphasis on hands-on learning:
students design, build, and test from day one. - Programs aligned with industry needs and future-focused technologies.
- Faculty committed to mentorship, teaching excellence, and research
innovation.
Undergraduate Program Highlights
Admissions: Students enter as pre-majors and apply to the major after year one, with admission based on academic performance in foundational courses.
Enrollment: 60 students admitted per year into a cohort model with small class sizes.
Instruction: Lab sections capped at 30 students. Emphasizes student-centered learning.
Experiential Learning: Lab work using modern hardware and instruments.
Capstone Design Project: A year-long project to design and build real systems for real clients.
Outcomes:
- >95% placement rate in careers or grad school (2023)
- Median starting salary: $86,000+
- Alumni employed at companies like Microsoft, Boeing, PACCAR, Schweitzer Engineering Labs, SpaceX, and more.
Graduate Program Highlights
Flexible Pathways: Designed for both fulltime students and working professionals, with part-time enrollment options.
Accessible Courses: Most classes offered in person and remotely.
Convenient Schedule: Small classes that meet late afternoon or evenings.
Research Project: All students complete a research project under faculty supervision. Projects may be integrated with work at a student’s employer, offering real-world relevance and professional impact.
Expert Faculty: Learn from professors who are recognized experts in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering.
Community & Mentorship: Small cohorts, close faculty engagement, and a collaborative learning environment.