MSEE Electrical and Computer Engineering

Earning a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering will allow engineering professionals to compete in a world of rapidly advancing technical expansion. A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Marshall University in scenic West Virginia prepares you for challenging and diverse career opportunities in research, industry, academics, and government, among others. Our goal is to strongly and technically prepare engineers for a creative, lifelong engineering career.

Earning a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Marshall University can be an important step in becoming a pioneering leader of tomorrow. Located in Huntington, West Virginia, Marshall exposes Electrical Engineering graduate students to curriculum that covers all emphasis areas of the Electrical and Computer Engineering discipline. Marshall’s program provides students with vast, broad knowledge at the graduate level in the key electrical and computer engineering areas namely, (i) Energy and power systems, (ii) Control Systems, (iii) Communication systems, and (iv) Electronics and Embedded Systems.

In the Electrical and Computer Engineering degree program at Marshall, you will have access to advanced facilities and resources including the following:

With our on-campus degree programs, students at Marshall learn through a dynamic curriculum and flexible class schedule designed with a busy life in mind. Developed by professors with high expertise in their field, Marshall’s programs reflect the latest industry standards and remain relevant to what’s happening in today’s classroom. Our master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering students will build upon their communication, information utilization and collaboration skills to enhance their abilities as leaders in the field of electrical and computer engineering.

Studying for a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Marshall University offers students flexibility in pursuing either thesis or non-thesis options. Requirements for the thesis option are 24 hours of coursework and 6 hours of thesis research. The non-thesis option requires 30 hours of coursework. As a full-time student pursing your master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering you would expect to complete the program in 18 to 24 months.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for the employment of Electrical and Computer engineers is projected to remain steady over the next decade. With a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Marshall University, students will expand their scientific knowledge through creative expression to develop new ideas and technological innovations. Our Electrical Engineering master’s degree students gain the required skills to perform research, develop new technologies, design electrical components, or work in telecommunications in positions like:

The BLS says the expected median salary for electrical and computer engineers with a bachelor’s degree is $99,070 annually.

Graduate students studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at Marshall University will have the opportunity to learn from a dedicated faculty with expertise in power system operation, data and communication networks, among many others.

Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate Admissions website: http://www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission. Each applicant must have an undergraduate 

At least one letter of recommendaengineering degree from either an accredited ABET curriculum or an internationally recognized program.

International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency according to applicable university requirements.. International applicants must meet all other admission criteria prior to being admitted to the program and registering for the first semester of courses.

A current non-degree or degree-seeking Marshall University student who holds an undergraduate engineering degree, may apply to be considered for admission to the M.S.E. degree program if s/he has at least a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3. 30 in his or her first 9 credit hours of M.S.E. courses. For international students, the English requirements stated above must still be satisfied. 

Eligibility to take the PE exam is based primarily on completion of an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering degree in most states. Completion of a M.S.E. graduate degree at an institution with an ABET-accredited undergraduate degree does not fulfill that requirement to take the PE exam.