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Electrical and computer engineering prepares you to lead the way in creating the tools of tomorrow through hands-on learning and research.

Undergraduate degrees

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering includes access to the following specialized degrees:

  • Dual degree - B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering includes access to the following specialized degrees:

  • Dual degree - B.S. in Computer and Electrical Engineering
  • Dual degree - B.S. in Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Graduate degrees

Graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering can be obtained on campus or through distance education.

  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • Doctorate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degrees in Computer Engineering can be obtained on campus or through distance education.

  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
  • Doctorate of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Certificates

Graduate certificates in Electrical Engineering can be obtained on campus and through distance education.

  • Advanced Control Systems
  • Automation Engineering and PLC
  • Electric Machines and Drives
  • Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Graduate certificates in Computer Engineering can be obtained on campus and through distance education.

  • Computational Intelligence
  • Cyber-Physical Systems


Start a career with a high-paying salary

$80,246

Average starting salary
for undergraduate ECE students as of 2022-2023

$98,200

Average starting salary
for master and doctoral ECE students as of 2022-2023

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Research

In Electrical and Computer Engineering

Research is a building block for electrical and computer engineering and is an essential part of graduate-level study.

Ample research opportunities are available in electrical and computer engineering for undergraduate and graduate students to be involved in faculty members' research. You are encouraged to contact faculty members to inquire about possible opportunities to participate in their research.

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We conduct research in a number of leading-edge fields:

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ECE News
Missouri S&T professor awarded $440,000 from NIH

Dr. Joe Stanley is working to improve the detection of skin cancer, and he was recently awarded a $440,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support his efforts.

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Missouri S&T researcher wins CAREER award to supercharge electric transmission

Dr. Rui Bo wins prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award that will support his research in electric power transmission system planning.
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Missouri S&T electrical engineering celebrates its centennial

In 1924, Missouri S&T was called the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, its student newspaper had advertisements for 35-cent haircuts, there were 353 students enrolled in fall classes, with 111 of them being freshmen — and the electrical engineering department was officially created.

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Missouri S&T Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has climbed to No. 82 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, up from No. 85. This achievement, released on June 18, 2024, is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, and students.