In order to start on your path in the green field you will need to get trained. The schooling involved could be a little longer for an electrical engineer. While a four year degree is best, it may not be necessary. In order to start you career sooner, an associate's degree should be considered.

An associates degree will cost around $60 to $100 per credit hour. A four year degree will be a little more and you will be in school longer.

Starting on a new career path can be lengthy. If your end goal is to be an electrical engineer you will have to start with an associate's degree. The classes are very technical so make sure you have the right background to grasp all the concepts that are being taught. There are many community colleges and even accredited online degrees that can help you get to your goal. This is especially helpful for people with family obligations that they have to work around.

Once you have achieved your job goal with your newly earned associate's degree, it may now be time to go further. Keep in mind that you may not make as made as someone with a bachelors in electrical engineering. Having a paying job will help you go back to school part time to finish up your bachelor's degree. This will help you reach a full earning potential in this very competitive field.

Electrical Engineer Resources

*Probability and Stochastic Processes: A Friendly Introduction for Electrical and Computer Engineers
*Getting Started with MATLAB 7: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers (The Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering)