Electrical Engineering Graduate Programs

Graduate programs in electrical engineering focus on the development of skills necessary to design and evaluate electrical systems. These systems include motors, radars, technical devices, navigational systems, even global positioning systems. Electrical engineering graduate programs deepen and broaden student’s base of knowledge in the field. Graduate students can earn a master’s degree or Ph.D. in electrical engineering.

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Electrical engineering graduate students should ideally possess the following qualities:

Strong mathematical skills
Detail Oriented
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Enjoy working on teams

Electrical Engineering Graduate Programs and Curriculum

Students who earn a graduate degree in electrical engineering seek to emerge from their studies with a firm grasp on how to successfully design and work with electrical systems. Many electrical engineering programs focus teaching students to analyze, construct, and adjust electrical configurations, designing programs and systems that improve the functioning of systems through electricity.

Electrical engineers study a wide variety of topics that vary according to their chosen institution, and focus, graduate courses might include:

Power Sequence
Fundamentals of Systems
Computer Networking
Engineering Management
R&D Management
Power System Security

Some electrical engineering graduate programs offer internships or practicums, and others do not. Internships and practicums may be a good option for students lacking hands on experience. The admissions office at the school of your choice can provide more details regarding fieldwork options.

Electrical Engineering Career Paths

Electrical engineers commonly work as designers, researchers and developers, installation technicians, and equipment testers. They can use their skills to provide the oversight necessary to ensure the successful design, creation, and implementation of electrical equipment and systems. Graduates of electrical engineering programs commonly take positions in the fields of manufacturing, research and development, government, general engineering, and technology. Some common careers for electrical engineers include:

Semiconductor and component manufacturing
Research and development
Navigational and control instruments manufacturing
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution
Architectural engineering

Electrical Engineering Salary and Job Outlook

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrical engineers with a bachelor’s degree earn a median salary of $84,540. Electrical engineers working the field of semiconductor and component manufacturing earned a median salary or $92,070; engineers specializing in scientific research and development earned $91,790. The median salary for engineers working the field of navigational, measuring, electro medical and control instruments manufacturing earned a median salary of $89,590. Electrical power generation and transmission distribution professionals earned a median salary of $83,960 and architectural engineers earned $83,750. Salaries vary depending on location, industry, education and experience. The field of electrical engineering is expected to grow at 6%, which is slower than average for all occupations.

The following chart compares the median salary of electrical engineers with other similar fields:

Median Salaries for Electrical Engineers

Data according to

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-13 Ed

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Level: Masters
Philadelphia,PA
Temple University Graduate School
Electrical Engineering
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Southampton,Hampshire

University of Southampton

MSc Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering

This course considers aspects of sustainable energy generation and the bulk electrical energy transport to the ultimate user.

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Evanston,IL
Northwestern University
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
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Duke University
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
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University of Alabama - Huntsville
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West Hartford,CT
University of Hartford
Electrical Engineering
The graduate program stresses applied research for the practicing engineer.
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Springfield,MA
Western New England University
Electrical Engineering
The MS in Electrical Engineering program consists of 10 graduate courses. Both full- and part-time options are available.
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Colorado State University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Manhattan,KS
Kansas State University
Electrical Engineering
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Rowan University
M.S. in Engineering
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
MS - Electronic Commerce
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University of San Francisco
Computer Science
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Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science in Information Security
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University of New Haven
Electrical Engineering
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