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Become a leader in a rapidly growing field by earning your M.S. in Computer Engineering online from San Diego State University. This fully-online program is designed to help working professionals earn a valuable degree in a research-intensive environment.
About the Program
SDSU’s online M.S. in Computer Engineering Program is an intensive, research-driven engineering program led by renowned faculty and lecturers from SDSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. With emerging industries, massive capital investments in technology start-ups, and a growing reliance on mobile technology, there’s never been a greater demand for high-level professionals to design, develop, and implement the next generation of computer-based technological advancements.
$27,330
Estimated Cost
$911 Total Cost/Unit
1.5 Years
Min. Completion Time
Online
Course Format
This computer engineering master’s degree program is fully online, which makes it easier for working professionals to partake in a graduate program without sacrificing their regular work commitments. Through intensive virtual lessons, specialized elective courses, and a project, you’ll be able to earn a valuable master’s degree in just 1.5 years.
Get the Best of Both Worlds
Embark on a journey of online learning with all the support you need to thrive. Experienced instructors foster a tight-knit community, connecting you with your classmates. Dive into engaging virtual discussions and enjoy live one-on-one time with instructors, empowering your progress throughout the program.
Open to International Students
This graduate program welcomes aspiring computer engineers from anywhere in the world. Through SDSU Global Campus, you have the opportunity to attain a prestigious degree from an accredited American university, all within the convenience of your home country.
The Unique Flexible Degree Program
With San Diego State University, affordable education meets global opportunity. Experience the best of both worlds by completing your first semester online in your home country, then travel to sunny San Diego to complete the rest of the program and earn your master’s degree in computer engineering on-site alongside our 35000 SDSU students.
Experience the Best of Both Worlds
Semester 1
Online in Your
Home Country
• 4 Courses
Semester 2
At SDSU
• 3 Courses
Semester 3
At SDSU
• 2 Courses
+ Project
Use Your STEM Degree to Apply
Leverage your bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or any other STEM-related field to qualify for this program! Through proper preparation, students with undergraduate degrees in diverse areas can confidently excel in our master’s program in computer engineering.
Designed For Busy Working Adults
Attain the essential master's degree for advancing your engineering career with ease through flexible online lessons. No need to pause your life—learn from industry experts, bond with fellow learners, and apply practical knowledge to fuel tangible growth in your profession.
Is This Program Right for Me?
Because the M.S. in Computer Engineering program is held entirely online and can be completed in as little as 1.5 years, you’re earning a degree that will help you prepare for a rapidly-growing job market.
Most students in computer engineering find careers in either hardware engineering or software engineering. Hardware engineers focus their skills on computer systems and components, designing integrated circuits, such as microprocessors, and other embedded devices. Software engineers develop and verify programs and applications that run on computing devices.
Within those two fields, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities in various positions, including:
- Machine Learning
- Embedded Systems
- Object Oriented Programming
- Wireless Networks
- VLSI Systems
- Cyberphysical Systems
Best of all, upon graduation, you’ll have earned the same degree as SDSU’s on-campus students: a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from San Diego State University.
Career Readiness and Internship Assistance
Digital Badging and Professional Certificates
What Can I Learn?
SDSU’s M.S. in Computer Engineering program blends the fields of electrical engineering and computer science to deliver a research-driven, highly intensive program that will prepare you for work in a variety of fields. You’ll develop a broad knowledge of software programming and hardware design to make computing platforms and applications more efficient and effective and enhance the capabilities of networks and communications systems.
The program culminates in a hands-on project that’s designed to demonstrate your progress throughout the program. You’ll complete a project report and present your project before your Project Advisor.
Career Outcomes
Program Analysis
M.S. Graduate in Computer Engineering — Nationwide
503,448
Job postings in the last 12 months
+17.19%
Projected job growth Over 10 years
$80,000-$117,000
Average Salary (nationwide)
Source: BLS & Burning Glass Technologies, 2020
Graduates with a master’s degree in computer engineering have many lucrative professional opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 500,000 jobs posted seeking individuals holding an M.S. in Computer Engineering over the past year, and those numbers are projected to grow by more than 17% over the next decade. The average salary for computer engineers with a graduate-level degree is $101,335 — $107,826 in the State of California alone.
Why Should You Choose Us?
Diversity
SDSU is committed to promoting and supporting diversity throughout the academic community. The University has received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for five consecutive years. The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program granted SDSU’s College of Engineering the Bronze Level Award with the highest level of Exemplar status.
Versatility
Your curriculum is made up of courses that are also part of other programs within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, including Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. And with our specialized elective courses, you’ll have a unique opportunity to tailor your curriculum to fit your personal interests and professional needs.
Accessibility
At its core, the online Master of Science in Computer Engineering program is designed with today’s busy working professionals in mind. Our courses are 100% online and taught by the same expert faculty and lecturers who teach courses with SDSU’s College of Engineering. Upon completion, you’ll have received a high-quality education that matches the rigors of any on-campus offerings.
Want to Learn More?
Submit this web form and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions and explain the next steps in the process. Or, you can reach a program recruiter by emailing recruiter.global@sdsu.edu or by calling (619) 594-7700.