Careers after bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering
As an electrical engineer you are not only in demand in the electronics, communications and power engineering industries; electrical engineering plays a vital role in almost all technical products and services.
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering will open up a vast number of interesting career opportunities to you:
- Development and implementation of information technology projects
- Development and design of products, equipment and systems
- Start-up, operation and maintenance of products, equipment and systems
- Simulation and realisation of circuitry, systems and processes
- Project management in industry and business
- Consultation and training in industry and business
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Finding a job and salary expectations after graduating
Young engineers are in high demand on the Swiss job market. They usually find their first position quickly. The median starting salary is around CHF 90,000 and depends on the industry and field of specialization. In 2025, the annual median salary for engineers overall, based on a full-time position (100 %), is CHF 122,000. (Source: Salaries for Engineers and Architects, 2025/2026)
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