Career Options
For those majoring in electrical and computer engineering, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.
Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major? “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.
Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Electrical Drafter |
$63,390.00 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,620.00 |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | $57,860.00 |
| Electronics Engineer | $103,760.00 |
| Instrument Technician | $62,950.00 |
| Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialist | $110,210.00 |
| Sales Engineer | $108,880.00 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | $99,250.00 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)