Recent News from the Department


Our students and faculty are constantly doing amazing things. Read about the latest in student success, faculty research, and overall awesomeness in ECE at the U.

University of Utah joins Utah State University-based ASPIRE Center

The University of Utah has officially joined the Utah State University-based Advancing Sustainability through Powered…

Shock to the System

In this high-tech era, wearable devices such as smartwatches have proven to be invaluable companions for the health…

Rapid Silicon, co-founded by ECE Professor, Receives $30M in Funding

Semiconductor company Rapid Silicon, which was co-founded by University of Utah electrical and computer engineering…

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS ANNOUNCES NEW UTAH FAB

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced Wednesday, Feb. 14, plans to build its next 300-millimeter semiconductor…

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  • Graduate from an ABET-accredited Program
  • Faculty to Undergraduate Student Ratio is 1:8
  • ECE Graduates Have a Mid-career Salary That is on Average $13,100 Higher Than the Same Graduates From Other Utah Public Institutions
  • ECE Graduates Have a Top 20% Salary Range $151,700 - $185,200
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