Electronics Engineering Technology
The Electronics Engineering Technology program at State Tech prepares students to power the world’s technology, from microprocessors to communications systems. This comprehensive program blends theory with hands-on application, giving students a solid foundation in electricity, microcomputers, communications, and industrial electronics.
Students gain extensive experience using state-of-the-art testing equipment and diagnostic tools, developing the practical skills employers demand. Coursework emphasizes real-world problem solving, preparing graduates to design, maintain, and repair advanced electronic systems across a wide range of industries.
Students also have the opportunity to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications, including J-STD soldering (IPC), Fiber Optic installation/troubleshooting (FOA), and Certified Electronics Technician (ETA), credentials that set them apart in the job market.
With technology continuing to expand across every sector, demand for skilled electronics technicians remains strong. Graduates are prepared for careers in computer systems, telecommunications, networks, wireless communications, controls, and instrumentation, with opportunities to advance into engineering support or supervisory roles.
At State Tech, you won’t just study electronics, you’ll bring technology to life.
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Why Study Electronics Engineering Technology at State Tech
Job Demand
Graduates of State Tech’s Electronics Engineering Technology program are in high demand. As industries continue to expand their use of automation, robotics, and advanced control systems, employers are seeking skilled technicians who can design, test, and maintain electronic and computer-based systems. From manufacturing and energy to telecommunications and defense, our graduates consistently find rewarding careers with outstanding starting salaries and advancement potential.
Hands-on Education
Our Electronics Engineering Technology program starts from the basic and builds up to advanced digital systems. So, no matter what you currently know about electronics, it’s for you.
Graduate Job-Ready
The Electronics Engineering Technology program provides graduates with a diverse knowledge base and a comprehensive understanding of the principles of electricity, microcomputers, communications and industrial electronics. Graduates have the ability to apply these concepts to solve technical and scientific problems. Emphasis on practical skills and state-of-the-art applications ensure immediate applicability to the needs of industry.
what you'll learn
- Effective communication skills including teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving techniques.
- Technical knowledge, understanding, and rationale for all applied tasks associated with all major subject areas.
- Ability to research and utilize component data using specification sheets and reference manuals.
- Skills in the repair or upgrade of advanced electronics systems.
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Program Details
Highlights
- Choose between our Electronics
- Engineering or Biomedical Engineering options.
- Build circuits and computers.
- Build and maintain the electronics that drive our modern-day existence.
Interesting Courses
Students will take the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) assessment exam. Once the CETa certificate is earned, students are then eligible for additional industry-recognized assessment exams.
Concentrations
Students enrolling in the Electronics Engineering Technology program have two-degree options to choose from:
- Electronics Engineering Technology General Option
- The General Option focuses on the fundamentals of the technology driving today’s systems, including computer systems, telecommunications, networks, wireless, controls and instrumentation. Graduates have a broad knowledge base that qualifies them for challenging career-entry positions in the dynamic electronics fields. The Electronics Engineering Technology General Option is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations, and Collegiate Training Initiative.
- Electronics Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering Technology Option
- The Biomedical Engineering Technology Option provides Electronics Engineering Technology students and graduates with intensive, hands-on experience that concentrates on general biomedical equipment with an introduction to diagnostic imaging. Students in this option will also become qualified to take the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certification exam.
Career Possibilities
- Electronic Consumer Products
- Research and Development
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Truly hands-on education
We believe time-on-task has to be part of your education. That means time spent learning from experienced instructors in real-world environments and real-world situations. That’s why the State Tech campus is home to more than 50 labs, an automotive bay, aviation hangar, and 40+ acres of land dedicated to our heavy equipment operations program.
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Prescott’s Inc – Adepto Medical/Pio Bio is a proud supporter of State Tech and the Electronics Engineering Technology program.
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