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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Accredited degree in 12–24 months

Earn the same diploma as students on campus by completing 30 credit hours

$20,010 USD total tuition

Flexible pay-as-you-go, per-course basis

Admission is performance-based

Complete a series of courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to gain admission.

100% online learning

Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with peers and course facilitators.

Tuition & Payment

Flexible payment options and transparent pricing

With “pay-as-you-go” tuition, you only need to pay for the courses as you enroll. Tuition is $667 per credit hour and $20,010 for the full 30-credit master’s degree.

$20,010 USD tuition total
With a significantly lower cost than comparable programs, you can pursue a high-quality education at a more affordable price.
Transparent pricing
No student fees. Your CU tuition includes access to CU courses, required CU system access, exam proctoring costs, dedicated course support, and online career resources.
Pay-as-you-go tuition
Pay for the courses when you enroll. Read about payment options.
Go at your own pace
Decide when you want to take classes. Take breaks when desired with no penalties.

Admissions Information

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

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

Join us on February 28 for our Electrical Engineering for Everyone Webinar. Register here!

Admissions Information

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

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

Join us on February 28 for our Electrical Engineering for Everyone Webinar. Register here!

Want to pay as you go?

Pay-as-you-go tuition provides a flexible option so you can take 1-3 courses at a time. When you enroll, you can pay the tuition fee for those courses only. You can take an eight-week session off without charges or penalties at any time.

Financial Resources

Budget worry-free with no hidden fees.

There are no student fees for this program. When you enroll in for-credit courses and pay CU tuition, you don't need to pay for a Coursera subscription or cover exam proctoring costs. Your tuition also includes access to CU on Coursera, Digital Library resources, and after admission to the master’s degree program, the Handshake online employment platform and networking tool, the VMock online resume review service, and the Forever Buffs alumni association are also included.
Tuition payments cannot be rolled over to future sessions. You will be granted access to for-credit components of a course after your tuition has been paid and verified. Refer to payment details for more information. Additional software or hardware may be required for some courses payable by the student.

Financial aid and scholarships

This program is not currently eligible for U.S. federal financial aid. CU Boulder does not currently offer scholarships for this program.

Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.