Boost Your Career Potential With Advanced Skills

3 students working around a table in RUCThe 30-credit MSE in Electrical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn provides specialized training in control systems, wireless networks, digital signal processing, embedded systems, image processing and pattern recognition. 

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 an MSE in Electrical Engineering Will Take You

The program combines intense classroom work with extensive practical exposure, giving you a background that’s eagerly sought after by a variety of industries and research institutions. With the advanced knowledge and skills you gain in the master’s program, you’ll be ready to take on leading roles in creating and developing electrical technologies.

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.

$109,010 Median Salary

Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 17,800 openings for electrical and electronics 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.

$130,720 Median Salary

Aerospace Engineers

Employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 3,800 openings for aerospace 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.

$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.

$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.

$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.

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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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