30
Credit Hours
3
Plan Options

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  • In-Person
  • Online

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Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering at
St. Mary’s

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at St. Mary’s prepares students for rewarding careers. Graduates acquire a strong background in theoretical and applied principles in diverse areas such as machine learning, data sciences, parallel processing, communication systems, control systems, digital signal processing, computer networking and computer security.

The program gives students a flexible curriculum that integrates new developments in computer and electrical engineering, small class sizes and the chance to be involved in faculty research projects. The program may be completed in 18 to 24 months and classes are conveniently offered on campus during the evening and online.

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Program of Study

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering is a 30-credit-hour program. Students can choose between a capstone project, thesis or all-class option. The thesis option consists of 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis research.

Students who choose the project option must complete 27 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of a master capstone project.

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Like the thesis option, the capstone project must be presented and defended orally before a project committee. With approval from the Program Director, students in the all-class option may take up to six credits from other major areas.

  • Accelerated Degree Program

    St. Mary’s University offers accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, allowing undergraduate students to begin graduate studies as early as their junior year.

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18-24
Months Completion
+10.4%
Expected change in employment demand over the next 10 years for Computer Hardware Engineers
$101,000
Average base salary for a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering degree

Career Opportunities

Our graduates often pursue careers in data science, embedded systems, machine learning, software development, instrumentation and computer networking. Our graduates work at companies and in career fields such as: 

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  • Companies

    • Apple
    • Google
    • H-E-B
    • Meta
    • National Instruments
    • Netflix
    • Southwest Research Institute
    • Texas Instruments
    • USAA
    • Valero

  • Career Fields

    • Communications Systems 
    • Computer Networking 
    • Cybersecurity 
    • Data Sciences 
    • Digital Systems Design 
    • Embedded Systems 
    • Machine Learning 
    • Parallel Processing 
    • Robotics 
    • Semiconductor Devices 

Graduate Research Assistantships

Our graduate programs offer exciting opportunities for students to advance their academic and professional careers. We are pleased to provide research assistantships to qualified candidates.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and research potential.

  • Research Assistantships

    Research assistantships are available to eligible graduate students. These positions offer:

    • Hands-on research experience in your field of study
    • Tuition waiver for the duration of the assistantship
    • Monthly stipend to support living expenses

  • Eligibility and Selection

    Candidates for research assistantships are evaluated based on:

    • Application materials
    • GRE scores
    • English proficiency scores

Please contact the program director for more information about our graduate programs and assistantship opportunities.

Admission and Financial Aid

Financial Aid

St. Mary’s University offers some academically competitive scholarships, grants and assistantships to enrolled graduate students.

Active-duty U.S. Military
Active-duty U.S. military, their dependents and Department of Defense employees may be eligible for a tuition discount. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance for additional information or visit the Financial Aid Resources page.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, such as computer science, physics or mathematics. Prerequisite courses may be required for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline.

The GRE is not required.

  • Contact Us

    To learn more about the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at St. Mary’s University, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduate@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3126.

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