Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Washington State University is a graduate program that enables students to conduct research that will make a difference to industry, government, and society. The program includes power engineering, microelectronics, electromagnetics and optical communications, control, and signal processing, as well as embedded systems and software engineering.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
• Transcripts

Student Opportunities

Students in the program benefit from the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned faculty, gaining valuable experience in both teaching and research. A variety of financial support options and competitive opportunities are available, including:

• ARCS Scholarships
• GAANN Fellowships
• WSU-PNNL DGRP Fellowship
• Industrial Fellowships
• Teaching and Research Assistantships
• Competitive, donor-sponsored scholarships

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are well-positioned to pursue careers across a broad spectrum of sectors, including national laboratories, public and private industry, higher education institutions, and other research-intensive environments.

Career Placements

All of the program's Ph.D. graduates have successfully secured full-time employment upon completion of their degrees. Recent alumni hold positions as engineers, researchers in national laboratories, professionals in private industry, and tenure-track faculty members in academic institutions.

Program Details

• Graduate Students in Program: 61
• Students Receiving Assistantships: 59
• Priority Deadlines:
  • Fall: January 10th
  • Spring: July 1st
• Campus: Pullman
• International Student English Proficiency Exams:
  • 93 TOEFL Minimum score
  • GRE

Degree Description

The program's degree description highlights WSU's reputation for high-quality education, research, and public service, enabling it to continue achieving its missions. Graduate students play an essential part in carrying out the School's mission to conduct research that will make a difference to industry, government, and society. Graduate-level programs in electrical and computer engineering include power engineering, microelectronics, electromagnetics and optical communications, control, and signal processing, as well as embedded systems and software engineering.