Master's in Electrical Engineering

M.S.E.E. or M.Eng.

Master the critical components, devices and electrical systems that make our world work.

Expand your career opportunities with a master's in electrical engineering from a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution. As a graduate student, you'll have the opportunity to conduct cross-disciplinary research in aerospace, energy, chemistry, and medicine.

Program type:: Master's Degree
Format:: On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:: 2+ years
Credit hours:: 30

Why earn a master's in electrical engineering?

Application Deadlines

Fall:: March 1* | May 1
Spring:: Aug. 1* | Oct. 1
Summer:: Dec. 1* | Feb. 1

*Priority deadline

Those with electrical engineering expertise are well-positioned to be a crucial talent in a society that is increasingly powered. Strong trends like energy efficiency, sustainability, security and health advocacy are powered by those with the right expertise to solve electrical problems. Through our electrical engineering master's program, you will develop:

A comprehensive and in-depth understanding of electrical engineering through graduate-level challenging coursework.
Critical thinking skills through research and project-focused activities.
Preparation for rewarding careers at top global companies in a range of major industries.
Skills to communicate the results of your research in an effective and professional manner.

Collaborate on research opportunities. Work with UND's:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines
School of Aerospace Sciences
School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Types of Electrical Engineering Masters

UND offers both Electrical Engineering Master of Science (M.S.E.E.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degrees. It is recommended you connect with the Department of Electrical Engineering before making a final decision. However, in general, a M.Eng. program is more course-based, while the more popular M.S. program includes a thesis or research project/independent study.

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

UND consistently rank among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes. We are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top online graduate engineering program in the nation.
Gain the broad and practical electrical component and device engineering knowledge valued in the job market.
Participate in the annual NASA Robotics competition at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Receive research support from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Tailor your graduate degree to match your career goals. UND has a wide selection of electrical engineering courses.
Your master's in Electrical Engineering will prepare you for doctoral studies in electrical engineering or related fields.

Electrical Engineering Masters

105 K

Median annual wage for electrical engineers, 2020

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

13%

Engineers with a master's degree had a median salary of 13% higher than their counterparts with a bachelor's degree

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Work in a variety of industries such as electric utilities, aerospace manufacturing, telecommunications, engineering consulting firms, and the federal government. University of North Dakota graduates have gone on to work at:

3M
Apple
Amazon
Boeing
Emerson
Hitachi
IBM
John Deere
Microsoft
Rockwell Collins
Siemens
UTC Aerospace Systems

Skills with a Master's in Electrical Engineering

Graduate ready to work in private industry or government. A master's degree in electrical engineering gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

MATLAB
Java (Programming Language)
C++ (Programming Language)
LabVIEW
Electronics

Master's in Electrical Engineering Courses

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Check out the electrical engineering faculty you'll work with at UND or discover additional education opportunities.