Electronics Engineering Technology

Graduates of this program may secure entry-level employment in positions such as electronics technician, field service representative, technical writer, sales representative, computer technician and network technician.

Areas of employment may include research and development, servicing and maintenance, manufacturing and sales. Job responsibilities may require technicians to install and test newly designed equipment, operate and maintain complex electronic systems, write servicing or operating manuals, as well as represent manufacturers and wholesale/retail establishments.

The AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

All of the Electronics Engineering Technology AAS degrees are approved for Tech Prep. Qualified high school students may earn up to six credit hours toward the AAS degree through Tech Prep or dual credit. See an HCC counselor for information.

Students may transfer credits for the following courses to an Engineering Technology program at a four-year university in Texas: CETT 1403, DC Circuits; CETT 1405, AC Circuits; CETT 1425, Digital Fundamentals; CETT 1429, Solid State Devices; CETT 1357 (formally 1457), Solid State Circuits.

In addition, please note that a student may only earn one Occupational Skills Award (OSA) per academic year.

TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.

Global Energy COE programs Virtual Information Sessions for prospective students will take place on Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. During the information sessions, students will be advised of the enrollment options in the Global Energy workforce programs. To register, please call 713-718-5534 or email hcc.globalenergy@hccs.edu.

In the information session, students will be advised for enrollment in Global Energy COE programs and provided information regarding degrees and certificates, career and salary projections, industries hiring HCC students, financial assistance, scholarships, internships as well as food or childcare needs.

Mission statement of the Electronics Engineering Technology Department

The Department of Electronics Engineering Technology is committed to prepare technical careers for a changing technological society. The Mission of the Electronic Engineering Technology Department is to provide educational and training opportunities to individuals so that they may achieve their highest potential for employment in the field of Electronics. This is accomplished by providing a curriculum in Electronics Engineering Technology consistent with the mission of the Houston City College System in cooperation with business and industry.

The Electronics Engineering Technology Program is committed to teaching and community service in support of the mission of the College. The major goals are to support the mission and to provide the highest quality educational experience and training in Electronics Engineering Technology so individuals will:

• Be well educated in the basic principles of their discipline, including the ability to analyze systems, interpret data, and present results.
• Possess the state of the art knowledge in the discipline, including the ability to design and conduct experiments.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, able to work in teams, and understand professional and ethical responsibility.
• Be knowledgeable of current Technologies and recognize the need to engage in a lifelong learning.
• Be able to integrate mathematics, science, humanities, and social sciences into their primary work.
• Manage time, and take pride in professional quality of work.

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for AAS in Electronics Engineering Technology.

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Source: Office of Institutional Research, As of September 23, 2025

Source: Office of Institutional Research, As of September 23, 2025

In 2024, about 3,352 Electronics Engineering and Medical Equipment Technicians were employed in the Greater Houston Area. Over the next ten years, employment is projected to rise by 8.4% for this occupation and by 17.11% for Medical Equipment Technicians.

• The estimated annual job openings are 342 jobs a year.
• Median Wages of Electronics Engineering Technicians- $37.55 hourly, $72,099 annually.
• Median Wages of Medical Equipment Technicians- $32.97 hourly, $63,306 annually.
• Common career paths related to the EET program include, but are not limited to:

1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
2. Medical Equipment Repairers
3. Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers
4. Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
5. Electrical and Electronics Repairers – Commercial and Industrial Equipment
6. Computer User Support Specialists
7. Automation and Robotics Technicians
8. Telecommunications Technicians
9. Industrial Maintenance Technicians
10. Test and Calibration Technicians
11. Technical Sales Representatives (Electronic or Industrial Equipment)
    
    

Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Servicing/Networks, C1
Field of Study Coursework (FOS Curriculum)

Electronics Engineering Technology, Basic Electronics, C2
Field of Study Coursework (FOS Curriculum)

Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering-Specialization, A.A.S.
Field of Study Coursework (FOS Curriculum)

Electronic Engineering Technology, Biomedical Electronics - Specialization, A.A.S.
Field of Study Coursework (FOS Curriculum)

Fully Transferable: 

“Fully Transferable: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university. For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board”

For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board