Program Overview

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in electrical engineering. The program consists of 30 or more hours of credit, including 21 or more hours of coursework and nine or more credits of thesis research (EE 700).

Degree Description

Under the thesis option, students are expected to complete a significant research project and submit a thesis that adheres to EECS standards and the formatting requirements of the advisory committee and the Graduate School. The thesis work should be submitted for refereed publication prior to scheduling the final exam.

Admission Requirements

• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Transcripts

Career Opportunities

The success of graduate students in industry and higher education reflects the excellence of the School of EECS and its programs. Graduate degree holders have excelled in various roles, including presidents, CEOs, CIOs, vice presidents, directors, and division and department managers. Others have founded companies, initiated new technologies, and promoted new operations and sales strategies.

Career Placements

• Microsoft
• Boeing
• Intel
• PNNL

Program Details

• Graduate students in program: 10
• Students receiving assistantships: 7
• Priority deadlines:
  • Fall: January 10th
  • Spring: July 1st
• Campus locations:
  • Pullman
  • Tri-Cities
  • Vancouver
• International student English proficiency exams:
  • TOEFL minimum score: 93
  • GRE required