Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Join this respected graduate Engineering program at North Carolina A&T State University — America's largest public HBCU, the country's top producer of African American engineers and the leader in percentage of engineering master’s degrees awarded to women. This program focuses on the following four research areas:

• Computer engineering
• Power systems and controls
• Communications and signal processing
• Electronic and optical materials and devices

Faculty in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department have research projects funded by the National Science Foundation, NASA and many Department of Defense agencies.

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

• Credits required: 30
• Time to completion: 3 semesters if full-time
• Tuition: $233/credit hour (in-state); $860/credit hour (out-of-state)

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WHY GET AN M.S. IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE?

An advanced degree will allow you to expand your knowledge, stay up-to-date with trends and technology, be more competitive in the job market, and increase your earning potential. According to data from PayScale, the average base salary of graduates with an M.S. in Electrical Engineering is 6.5% higher than that of graduates with a B.S. in the same field. Our program gives students the opportunity to pursue careers that are integral to our modern lives, providing skills to advance society and business development around the globe. As a student and a graduate, you will have a hand in creating solutions for some of the top societal problems in fields such as cybersecurity, digital communications, artificial intelligence and machine learning. You’ll position yourself for a rewarding, advanced career and have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge development platforms, equipment and software that are currently being used by industry.

JOB OUTLOOK

Job growth for electrical and electronics engineers is projected to occur largely in professional, scientific and technical services firms, with engineers needed to develop sophisticated consumer electronics. Engineers will play key roles in new developments with solar arrays, semiconductors and communications technologies. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for electrical and electronics Engineers to grow 3% from 2019 to 2029. EMSI projects jobs in the region for electrical engineers with a master’s degree to increase 6.2% from 2020 to 2025.

International

• Fall admission: June 1
• Spring admission: Oct. 1

General

• Fall admission: July 1
• Spring admission: Nov. 1

POTENTIAL CAREERS

• Civil Engineer
• County Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Roadway Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Traffic Engineer
• Transportation Engineer
• Water Resources Engineer