Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional program deepens technical knowledge and sharpens professional skills with a practical, course-only curriculum completed in 16 months. Choose from technical areas like computer engineering, fields and waves, solid state/photonics, or energy and power systems. Benefit from expert faculty, apply for summer internships or enroll in professional development courses.
- Accelerated, course-based curriculum allowing you to graduate in 16 months, no thesis required
- Complete 30 credits with a 12-credit core in one of the four technical areas: computer engineering, fields and waves, solid state/photonics, or energy and power systems
- The opportunity to apply for a summer engineering internship
Education that works for you
Learn to work independently to formulate, analyze and solve advanced engineering problems with UW–Madison’s Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional program.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Commitment
12–16 months
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program only admits for fall term
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
Supports F-1 Visa
Yes
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– Lipika Garg, Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering: ProfessionalThe MS in ECE is one of the best programs in the field of computer architecture. It offers a great selection of courses and a chance to learn from faculty doing cutting-edge research. The program has helped me develop critical thinking skills and constantly encourages me to think about how to make current technologies better.
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Program requirements
Application materials required
June 16, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS
$111,904
Median annual salary in 2024, Lightcast™
Job titles
Top industries
Top employers
11.4%
Projected growth for electrical engineers from 2024-2034. Source: Lightcast™ 2024
#9
graduate ranking for electrical engineering among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
What you’ll learn
Elevate your career with the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS. Get a hands-on learning experience and gain practical skills in diverse areas while tackling projects that integrate electronics, machines and software design.
- Power systems
- Computer architecture
- Photonics technology
- Power electronics
- Electric machines and drives
- Computer-aided design
- Networking and security
- Embedded systems
- Semiconductors
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