Earn a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering

Pursue a Mater's degree in Computer Engineering at Missouri S&T and become equipped to lead the charge in solving society's computer engineering problems.

Master the future of technology with a master's degree in computer engineering from Missouri S&T. This program equips students to lead in solving tomorrow's societal problems through advanced computer engineering solutions, fostering innovative minds for a better world.

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Degree (Master and Doctoral) Admission Requirements

Electrical and Computer Engineering's minimum admission requirements may exceed general university requirements. In case of discrepancies, departmental requirements supersede all others.

  • Recommended GPA:

    • B.S. GPA of 3.3/4.0 for M.S. applicants

    • B.S. GPA of 3.5/4.0 for Ph.D. applicants

  • Recommended GRE score:

    • Quantitative ≥ 155

    • Verbal + Quantitative ≥ 305

    • Analytical Writing ≥ 3.5
      (waived for Missouri S&T students with GPA ≥ 3.5 in ≥ 18 hours of ECE courses)

  • English language requirements for international students (must submit one of the following minimum scores):

    • TOEFL iBT: 80

    • IELTS: 6.5

    • PTE: 58

    • Duolingo: 115
      (Applicants with slightly lower scores may be considered for Missouri S&T’s Pathway Program.)

  • For PhDs and thesis option Masters, it is strongly recommended to secure research advisor (see "Securing Research Advisor" below).  
  • For university-wide general information: https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/graduate/

Graduate Assistantship

We value our graduate students. In our commitment to your education, we've put together several funding opportunities to help make your degree an excellent return on investment. Electrical and Computer Engineering programs offer the following opportunities:

There are two major mechanisms of assistantship for graduate students in ECE: Graduate Research Assistants (GRA), Graduate Teaching Assistants (GRA) and Fellowship. There are also Grader positions based on hourly rate wages. Students can be appointed as GRA or GTA by 25% or 50% FTE (Full-Time Equivalent), which is the maximum part-time employment rate for students (100% represents the full-time job). Monthly wage for 50% FTE is approximately $2,000, which is proportional to the % FTE (e.g. $1,000 for 25% FTE). Student’s out-of-tuition is waived if the student is offered at least a 25% FTE or higher.

This assistantship is to support students by contributing to faculty members’ research. If a GRA is offered, the out-of-state tuition is waived (if higher than 25% FTE) and the monthly wage is provided according to % FTE. Students may contact individual faculty members with materials (CVs, publication, etc.) preferably before application to demonstrate their qualification and competency in the interested research areas. The faculty member may offer a GRA position with admission if the student is qualified and funding is available. Or it may be offered anytime with continued interactions with faculty members during study in the ECE program.

GTAs are normally required to teach undergraduate-level laboratory courses. If a GTA is offered, the out-of-state tuition is waived (if higher than 25% FTE) and the monthly wage is provided according to % FTE. The department appoints GTAs every semester. Students apply for the GTA positions several months earlier before the start of class to teach, pass the communication test (non-native speakers only) and are selected by the department. Therefore, new incoming international students are not eligible for the Grader position during the first semester (US citizens or permanent residents are eligible). 

This mechanism provides students with biweekly wages based on hourly rates (no tuition waived). Graders are normally required to grade assignments from undergraduate-level courses. Students may contact individual faculty members who teach the course to be appointed as Grader several months earlier before the start of class. Therefore, new incoming international students are not eligible for the Grader position during the first semester (US citizens or permanent residents are eligible). 

Other Campus-level assistantship opportunities are found at:

Domestic students: https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/graduate/

International students: https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/international/