Why Choose NC State?

Rich and diverse set of Graduate courses

We have over 110 unique and distinct Graduate courses covering just about every topic you might be interested in.  Many of the courses have significant projects that prepare you to be productive on your first day in industry.

ECE Graduate Career Services

We are the only ECE Department in the country with a dedicated Career Services team that will help you find the ideal job.

Excellent placement record

Over 50% of our students find interns during their time with us.  Over 80% report having offers before graduation. Over 95% report having a job within three months.  Below you will find a chart showing reported base salary by region and degree.

Flexible course selection

Most complete an MS by coursework.  The basic MS structure is to take 10 courses over three or four semesters (three courses per semester is considered full time).  Seven courses in the Department, give in your major (EE or CPE), one depth and three breadth courses. Alternatively you can do an MS thesis on an advanced project or research topic.

A degree that is well respected by employers

Below you will find a table of the top Universities whose alumni are hired by Silicon Valley.

Highly Ranked in Research

We are ranked 9th in the world by the ShanghaiRankings, a quantitative ranking system of university programs.

A highly respected distance-ed program

Engineering Online (EOL) is NC State’s long-established distance education program with a long and acclaimed track record, ensuring accessibility to courses while remaining removed from campus. 

• 2020 Best Online Master’s Computer Engineering Degrees: #7
• 2020 Most Affordable Online Master’s Computer Engineering Degrees: #20
• 2020 Best Online Master’s Electrical Engineering Degrees: #23