Online Master of Science in Computer Engineering

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.

Total Estimated Cost

$27,330
$911 Total Cost/Unit

Completion Time

5 Semesters

Course Format

Online

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This computer engineering master's degree program is fully online, which makes it easier for working professionals to partake in an ABET-accredited graduate-level program without sacrificing their regular work commitments. Through intensive virtual lessons, specialized elective courses, and a research-driven thesis or project, you’ll be able to earn a valuable master’s degree in just five semesters.

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 five semesters, 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:

Software Development
Software Quality Assurance Engineering
Computer Programming
Applications Development
Systems Engineering and Architecture
Information Security
Networking
Hardware Engineering

You’ll also be prepared to enter a doctoral program in computer engineering or a related field.

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.

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.

Learning Outcomes

As a student in the online Master’s in Computer Engineering Program, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop a fundamental knowledge in one of the Computer Engineering Focus Areas and attain broad knowledge in other sub-disciplines within Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science;
• Conduct state-of-the-art research and ability to work effectively online in teams to accomplish a common goal;
• Identify, analyze, and synthesize scholarly literature related to the field of Computer Engineering;
• Disseminate research results in peer-reviewed scholarship; and
• Effectively communicate Computer Engineering concepts, designs, and solutions in the form of oral presentations and written technical reports.

Above all, the program is designed to prepare you for a high-level career in Computer Engineering. Upon completion of the online M.S. in Computer Engineering Program, you’ll be able to:

• Apply your knowledge, techniques, and skills to find viable and executable solutions for problems in Computer Engineering;
• Undertake a meaningful role in research, technical development, technology-based entrepreneurship, and leadership roles in your professional life, leading to significant contributions to engineering and technology, or complete further graduate study;
• Apply your knowledge in service to your community and engage in the practice of lifelong learning; and
• Become an example of faith, character, and professional ethics throughout your career.

You’ll choose between two Plans of Study to cap off your program:

Plan A culminates in a research-driven thesis, which you will present to a committee consisting of your Thesis Advisor and two additional faculty members. Plan A is ideal for students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree after graduation from the Master’s program.

Plan B 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 a committee that consists of your Project Advisor and one additional faculty member from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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Career Outcomes

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.

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