Electrical Engineering Master's Degree

Program Overview

Wentworth Institute of Technology's Master's in Electrical Engineering equips students with advanced skills in robotics, power systems, and renewable energy. The flexible program offers accelerated, full-time, and part-time options, allowing students to balance their studies with work and family. Graduates earn a median annual salary of $130,000 and pursue careers in software engineering, design engineering, and project management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

You'll receive advanced training in:

• Robotics and process automation
• Power and energy systems
• Electromagnetics and microwave sensing
• Renewable energy
• Internet of things
• Semiconductors
• Electrical circuits

Three pathways are available:

• Accelerated 4+1 Master's: Open to current Wentworth students in their final year of their BS in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Complete your master's degree in just one year after graduation.
• Full-Time Option: Open to candidates with a BS in Electrical Engineering or a related major.
• Part-Time Option: Open to working professionals with a BS in Electrical Engineering or a related major.

Careers:

• Median annual salary for graduates: $130,000.

• Top job titles for graduates:
• Software engineer
• Design engineer
• Senior electrical engineer
• Systems engineer
• Project manager
• Top skills in demand:
• Electrical engineering
• Computer engineering
• C++ programming
• Internet of things (IoT)
• Software engineering

Other:

• Students can choose from three predefined concentrations or design their own.
• Each concentration requires the completion of three relevant courses and a thesis or master project related to the field.
• Admission requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• You can start the program in the fall or spring semester.