Stand out in a competitive tech landscape.
Gain the skills to build ever faster and more secure computers with a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
- Learn industry lessons from faculty who have lived it. Electrical and computer engineering (ECE) faculty at WPI are renowned leaders in the hardware and software industries—making them invaluable as educators and mentors.
- Use technology on the cutting edge of industry trends. WPI’s semiconductor failure analysis system is one of only three systems of its kind in higher education. This and other state-of-the-art tools and equipment will help you prepare to lead future innovation.
- Build a specialized, in-demand skill set. Dive deeper and gain hands-on experience in a highly technical niche such as semiconductors, radio frequency, electromagnetics, or digital signal processing.
- Apply ECE to your pick of fast-growing fields. Become a well-rounded expert and leader by tailoring your studies with courses that bridge electrical and computer engineering with cybersecurity, healthcare, robotics, sustainability, and more.
The Future Is Bright for WPI’s Electrical & Computer Engineers
$138,080
Median salary for computer hardware engineers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023)
42,000
New semiconductor jobs from the Chips Act by 2027
Semiconductor Industry Association
#1
Best online masters in engineering programs
Forbes (2023)
Top 25
Best graduate school for engineering: aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, materials, and mechanical
U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Graduates of WPI’s Electrical & Computer Engineering master’s program are well positioned for dynamic roles in industries like healthcare, cybersecurity, robotics, and energy.
Dive Into Cutting-Edge Research
With a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) designation—the highest classification for research activity—WPI ranks among the nation’s top-tier research institutions.