In electronics studies, students can have the opportunity to learn about circuits and their components. Electric energy may be explored in depth and topics such as switches, information processing and microelectronic engineering may be covered.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.