Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers several graduate degree options: Master's of Science with Thesis, Master of Science without Thesis, Traditional PhD, and Direct Entry PhD. This guide helps you determine which degree program is best for you.

First, consider these questions:

• What do you want from a graduate degree?
• What are your goals after receiving your graduate degree?
• Do you wish to work in industry or in academia?
• Do you enjoy research and development activities, teaching, product design, or manufacturing?

Now, download our PDF flowchart that describes how your answers to the questions above could affect your degree program choice. to help you choose your path. 

Also, check out the electrical and computer engineering graduate program Web pages to learn more about what each program entails:

• Electrical Engineering Graduate Program
  
• Computer Engineering Graduate Program
  

Undergraduate students can enter the master's program while completing their bachelor's.

Learn More

For more information about the graduate program, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Student Services, ecpegradiastate.edu, 515-294-2667.