Master's in Electrical Engineering (MSE)
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Master's in Electrical Engineering (MSE)
At a Glance
- Offered as: Master's
- Format: In-Person (Full-time or Part-time) or Hybrid (Part-time)
- Credits: 30
- Avg. Time to Completion: 2 years
- College/School: School of Engineering
- Campus Location: Chester, PA
Explore the Electrical Engineering (MSE) Program
Customize your master degree in engineering program with a focus on electrical engineering to meet your needs in the rapidly growing industry of electrical engineering.
- Benefit from a supportive environment and a flexible curriculum.
- Enhance your knowledge of electrical engineering with advanced courses in high-performance computing, power and controls, microelectronics and RF design, signal processing, and modern communication systems.
- Have the opportunity to get more involved with research or teaching, graduate assistantships are available.
- Graduate ready to be a leader in a number of industries ranging from electronics, IT, telecommunications, transport, and more!
Program Options for Electrical Engineering Master's
Curriculum & Coursework Requirements
You can earn your master of science in engineering degree with or without a thesis. The classroom study includes core engineering courses as well as technical electives including advanced courses in modern communication or hardware & software. Students following the thesis option will take 24 credits of classroom study and complete a 6-credit thesis. Those not pursuing thesis will replace the 6-credit thesis with two technical electives.
Dual Specialization
You can build additional knowledge in a second area of engineering and advance your graduate-level work by pursuing a dual specialization. Dual specialization is available within all engineering tracks.
MSE/MBA Dual Degree Option
Jointly offered by the School of Engineering and School of Business Administration, this dual degree program gives you the inside track to emerging engineering leadership by offering technical training paired with advanced study in business and management.
Outlook & Outcomes
Industry Growth
Employment of electrical engineers is expected to increase by 7% by 2030 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections.
Recent Employers
- The Boeing Company
- Comcast
- Lockheed Martin
- PECO
- U.S. Navy
Potential Careers
- Communication
- Computers
- Design
- Research & development
- Software
Avg. Salary
$101,780 per year (2021 median pay for electrical engineers)
Why Earn Your Master's in Electrical Engineering (MSE) at Widener?
Select Your Specialization
The electrical engineering department provides options for study in high-performance computing, microelectronics and RF/microwave electronics, power and control systems, communications, and signal processing.
Participate in Innovative Faculty Research
Work with faculty who are shaping the profession with their cutting-edge research in microelectronics, photonics, power and controls, modern communications systems, and radar systems.
Learn in State-of-the-Art Facilities & Personal Classrooms
We’re home to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for teaching and research across the various core specialties of electrical engineering, including microelectronics, control systems, instrumentation, and advanced signal processing.
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering Program Highlights
Advance your career with a graduate degree that meets your needs. Here, you'll benefit from a supportive environment and a flexible curriculum, while working with industry-shaping faculty and electrical engineering professionals.
Admissions & Aid
Requirements
- Candidates should hold a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Candidates who hold undergraduate degrees in closely related areas are also considered.
- Candidates should hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8 (based on a 4.0 system) from an undergraduate program and scores from the GRE. The GRE requirement is optional for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above from an EAC/ABET accredited undergraduate program, applicants interested in pursuing the MSE part-time, and current Widener students applying to the 4+1 accelerated program.
Deadlines
The School of Engineering graduate program reviews applications on a rolling admission basis.
Application Materials
- Online Application
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- GRE scores
Financial Aid
Applying for Aid as a Graduate Student
Getting started is easy. Simply apply to Widener and submit your FAFSA to be automatically considered for scholarships and grants.
Paths to Savings
- 85% of Full-Time Grad Students Receive Aid
- Graduate Assistantships
- Employer Discounts & Tuition Reimbursement
- 20% Discount for Widener Alumni
Program Cost
- MSE: $1,200 per credit, 30 total credits, $36,000 total cost
- MSE Dual Specialization: $1,200 per credit, 39 total credits, $46,800 total cost
