The Department of Engineering Technology offers four majors leading to the degree Associate of Science in Engineering Technology. Broward Community College offers quality Biomedical, Computer, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology programs in which students learn the technical skills needed to gain employment in the field. Highly skilled engineering technicians are in demand throughout the world. Research studies show they receive higher pay than other comparable two-year degree graduates. The U. S. Department of Labor has classified the jobs of biomedical, computer, electronics and telecommunication engineering technicians as being among the fastest-growing occupations in the country.
Tuition is also much lower than local private institutions.
BCC's Electronics Engineering Technology program received the U.S. Secretary of Education's award for the best technical program in the Southeastern United States. BCC has been designated by the State of Florida as a Center for Electronics Emphasis. Class sizes are kept small, which allows faculty members to give each student individualized attention. Flexible schedules are available. Most courses can be taken during the day or evening.