Hawaii Electrical Engineering Schools

If you want to become an electrical engineer, you can start by attending one of the four electrical engineering programs in Hawaii. Three of these schools offer Associate’s degree programs. One school offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral programs in this field.

Electrical engineering is a dynamic field, so degree requirements change on a regular basis to keep up with new technology. An Associate’s degree takes the least amount of time, requiring about two years of full-time study. A Bachelor’s degree is required for licensure in Hawaii. As a Bachelor’s degree student, you complete 120 credits in courses like Electromagnetic Fields, Introduction to Semiconductors, and Electronic Circuits.

If you want to earn an advanced degree in this field, you have two choices: a Master’s degree or a PhD. A Master’s degree requires two years of full-time study, resulting in the completion of 30 credits. At this level, you may take courses like Energy Conversion, Solid State Devices, and Nanoscale Transistors. A PhD takes an average of seven years, due to the thesis you have to write.

Overall, tuition in Hawaii is very affordable. The average cost of tuition for residents is about $4700. For non-residents, the average cost of tuition is $13,000.

There are several different engineering scholarships you can apply for in Hawaii. ASCE Hawaii is a local group that funds scholarships for Hawaii engineering students. If you are a native Hawaiian, you may consider applying for the Native Hawaiian Scholarship. This scholarship is open to Hawaiians in many different fields of study, including engineering.

In order to work as an engineer in Hawaii, you have to be licensed by the Department of Professional and Vocational Licensing. To earn your license, you must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Then you can fill out your application and send it into the Department of Professional and Vocational Licensing. Once they approve your application, you can receive your license in the mail. In order to keep up with licensure requirements, you may choose to join the Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers.

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