Master’s in electrical engineering

Skilled electrical engineers are in high demand as the world responds to challenges and advancements in today’s technology-driven society. An M.S. degree in electrical engineering from SMU can help accelerate your career by providing technical specializations, leadership skills and industry connections. Electrical engineers had an average income of $118,780 in 2024. 

SMU Lyle’s M.S. in electrical engineering has five specialization tracks: biomedical engineering; communication, signal processing and machine learning; integrated circuits design and testing; power and control systems; and semiconductor and photonic devices. 

Students can also pursue the dual M.S./MBA track: M.S. in electrical engineering + Cox MBA.

Graduates with a Master of Science in electrical engineering pursue careers in power and energy, chip design and semiconductor systems, aerospace engineering, biomedical electronics, and many other fields in both the private and public sectors. They land roles such as communications systems engineer, integrated circuit designer, optical systems engineer, signal processing analyst, hardware security specialist and others.

SMU Lyle offers a unique dual degree program designed for engineers ready to advance their career and become leaders in technology and business. The M.S. in electrical engineering + Cox MBA program is geared toward recent graduates as well as early-career professionals employed in the engineering and technology sector who desire to broaden their skills and become leaders in technology with sharpened business and management acumen.

SMU Lyle a hosts number of state-of-the-art labs that support graduate students, including Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Circuit Fabrication Laboratory, Integrated Circuits Design, Simulation and Measurement Laboratory, Multimedia Systems Laboratory, Photonic Architectures Laboratory, a Semiconductor Processing Cleanroom and others. Noteworthy institutes at Lyle include the Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; the Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing and many others.

Yes, students in the M.S. electrical engineering program have many research opportunities during their time at SMU Lyle. Students can explore labs and facilities aligned with their field of interest. The courses and curriculum within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department are designed and continuously updated to prepare the student for engineering research, design and development at the forefront of these fields.

SMU Lyle’s electrical engineering master’s is a flexible program designed for working professionals, allowing students to tailor their experience to their schedules. Students can pursue part-time study and take advantage of our flexible learning options, including synchronous online classes, to pursue their degree while working or adhering to other life demands.