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Get the Advanced Skills Employers Value

3 students working around a desk in RUCIf you want advanced skills in designing, developing, and integrating computer hardware and software, you can get them in the computer engineering master’s program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Your courses will provide plenty of hands-on experience with computers, high-performance workstations, and other microprocessor-based systems.

Our Electrical and Computer Engineering department consists of more than 20 exceptional full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty, These professionals conduct research in critical areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer networking systems, cybersecurity, and data science, among others. As a graduate student, you’ll have the potential to actively contribute to their research for organizations like the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, IBM, Ford, Microsoft, and Amazon.

You can take classes in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule all classes in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work.

Where a MSE in Computer Engineering Will Take You

Your Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering from UM-Dearborn will equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge sought by employers. You’ll be prepared for challenging and rewarding roles in established technology companies, start-ups, industry, public organizations, research laboratories, and more. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts there will be extraordinary growth in lucrative computer engineering occupations over the next decade.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$138,080 Median Salary

Computer Hardware Engineers

Employment of computer hardware engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 4,600 openings for computer hardware engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$130,160 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 25 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 153,900 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$95,360 Median Salary

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 19,800 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$129,840 Median Salary

Computer Network Architects

Employment of computer network architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 10,200 openings for computer network architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$103,800 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 37,600 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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MSE in Computer Engineering

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