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.

There are several private universities that can be found throughout Guatemala. Despite this, it still has some of the lowest literacy levels in all of Central America. Those looking to study in this country may have to pay higher tuition due to the privatized school systems.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.