Electrical & Computer Engineering, M.S.

Program Snapshot

30 Credits

Gain critical experience through a curriculum rich in practical, design-oriented engineering and its underlying theoretical concepts.

Why Earn a Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering at New York Tech?

Our graduate program in Electrical and Computer Engineering emphasizes practical, design-oriented engineering and its underlying theoretical concepts.

You’ll use cutting-edge technology, including various tools to simulate electrical/electronic circuits, program microprocessors/embedded systems/FPGAs, model and implement control/communication systems, and process data/signals/systems.

You’ll learn to integrate advanced concepts in the field with cutting-edge research in radar, RF/microwave and low-power circuit design, medical imaging, image/signal processing, biomedical devices, and modern control. You’ll have opportunities to work on funded research projects for the Department of Defense and National Science Foundation, among others, alongside expert faculty at New York Tech’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC).

To accommodate working professionals, courses are offered during day and evening hours, as well as during weekends at the Long Island and New York City campuses.

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What You’ll Learn

In the M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in mathematics and stochastic processes; linear systems and digital communications; computer architecture and system design; and parallel computing, networks, and integrated circuit designs.

Customize Your Studies

The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences fosters a culture of innovation through research. As we strive to graduate creative inventors and entrepreneurs, our approach stands on the following:

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Research

Join interdisciplinary research teams in faculty-run labs focusing on applications involving machine learning, speech recognition, urban air quality forecasting, network security, medical informatics, and other technologies.

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Entrepreneurship & Technology Innovation Center (ETIC)

Contribute to innovation at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship in our specialized labs and state-of-the-art facilities. Join with faculty and fellow students to develop solutions for partner businesses and organizations.

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Engineering, Ph.D.

Seamlessly transition to our Engineering, Ph.D., where you’ll contribute to state-of-the-art engineering research alongside expert faculty mentors. Learn to address, sustain, and lead in innovative, competitive environments in bioengineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Stats & Rankings

#210

Top Graduate computer engineering and computer science programs in the U.S.

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1 of 2

NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education on Long Island 

#53

Best Engineering Technicians Colleges and Universities in America

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Career & Salary Outlook

Job Growth

Overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032.

Approximately 17,800 openings for electrical and electronics engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Employers and Internships

  • Bose Corporation 
  • General Motors 
  • GlobalLogic 
  • IBM 
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation 
  • Microsoft 
  • T-Mobile 

Career Options

  • Automation/Controls Engineer 
  • Communications System Engineer 
  • Firmware Engineer 
  • R&D Electrical Engineer 
  • Systems Design Engineer 

Salary Projections

The median annual wage for electrical engineers was $106,950 in May 2023, with the top 10 percent earning more than $172,050. (BLS)

Program Details

Learn more about the Electrical and Computer Engineering, M.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship and funding opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in the master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. 

Eligibility Requirements:  

  • B.S. or its equivalent from an accredited college or university 
  • Minimum GPA of 2.85 for your undergraduate coursework 

To apply, submit the following: 

  • Completed application 
  • $50 application fee 
  • Copies of undergraduate transcripts 
  • Copy of your college diploma or proof of degree 
  • Official GRE scores, if you are a graduate of a foreign university or have a GPA below the minimum (GRE Code: 2561) 

Note that international students have additional requirements

Explore opportunities to offset program costs, including New York Tech scholarships, graduate assistantships, and federal financial aid. M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering students have access to both research fellowships and teaching assistantships.

International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Student Voices

Kayla Ho (B.S. ‘17, M.S. '19) Electrical & Computer Engineering  

Engineering was a natural path to follow. I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands, trying to figure out how things work, taking things apart, and putting them back together.

Kayla Ho (B.S. ‘17, M.S. ’19)
Electrical & Computer Engineering  
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