Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

Top 20 Engineering School

Earn the same accredited degree as students on campus. Ranking

Finish in 12 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4–6 hours per week per course

$20,010 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admission

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

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Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with instructors and peers

Unlock high-level career opportunities in top engineering fields

Accelerate your career and prepare for the future with CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, offering focus areas in embedded systems, power electronics, and photonics and optics.

Master's-level expertise is increasingly essential for advancing your career in electrical and computer engineering. There is an increased demand for semiconductors, which is driving the return of integrated circuit design, GPU, and manufacturing to the U.S.

The new digital economy, machine learning, and AI technologies depend on super-fast next-generation microprocessors that require electrical and computer engineers to drive innovation.

The Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering on Coursera prepares you for engineering roles in rapidly growing industries such as technology for climate solutions, IoT, robotics, computer hardware/software, semiconductor machine learning, and much more.

Capitalize on unprecedented industry demand

The passage of the CHIPS Act in the U.S. has created a high demand for skilled Electrical and Computer Engineers, which is generating an influx of new career opportunities across the industry.

Access high-growth engineering roles

Advances in the digital economy and machine learning are causing increased demand for new and high-paying electrical and computer engineering jobs.

Maximize your earning potential

The average annual salary of semiconductor industry workers in 2020 was $170,000.

Work at industry-leading companies

Graduates of the Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering programs have gone on to become engineers at Intel, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Google.

Enrollment for the Fall 1 2026 cohort is open!

Enrollment opens: August 10
Enrollment deadline: October 2

To ensure a smooth start, begin your enrollment and allow two weeks for it to complete.

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Questions? Email us at msee-mooc@colorado.edu.

Fall 1 cohort deadline: October 2

Start enrollment for Fall 1 2026 cohort.