The M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Tufts University is a 30-credit master’s program that prepares students to work across areas such as energy systems, robotics, photonics, integrated circuits, signal processing, nanotechnology, sensors, networks, and information theory.

Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the program gives students opportunities to build advanced technical expertise while engaging with faculty research in fields that shape modern computing, communications, health, energy, and intelligent systems. The program is offered on the Medford/Somerville campus in an on-campus format, with full-time and part-time options. Students typically complete the degree in 12 to 24 months.

Who is this Program For?

The M.S. in Electrical Engineering is designed for students who want advanced preparation in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, signal processing, circuits, robotics, communications, energy, or related technical fields.

Applicants are expected to have preparation at the level of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline such as computer science, physics, or mathematics. The program may be a strong fit for students preparing for engineering practice, research and development, doctoral study, technical leadership, or interdisciplinary work involving electrical and computer systems.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Three letters of Recommendation
Official GRE scores
- GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores if applicable

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What Will You Study?

Students build graduate-level expertise in electrical engineering while focusing their study around research areas that match their goals.Students may also engage with interdisciplinary work connected to human health and bioengineering, intelligent systems, and interactions between technology and people.

Areas of focus may include:

Control, energy systems, and robotics
Electro-optical materials and renewable energy
Integrated circuits and VLSI
Microfabrication, nanotechnology, and sensors
Networks and information theory

Signal and image processing
Photonics and optoelectronics
Machine learning and statistical signal processing
Embedded systems and power-aware computing
Wireless communications and 5G/6G systems

About the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts supports graduate education and research across electrical engineering, computer engineering, communications, sensing, energy, photonics, circuits, robotics, signal processing, embedded systems, and intelligent systems.

Faculty research spans areas such as power-aware computing, nano- and opto-electronics, photonics, information theory, machine learning, robotics, control systems, VLSI, semiconductor devices, biomedical circuits, wireless communications, quantum information systems, and signal and image processing. Students benefit from interdisciplinary connections across the School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the School of Arts and Sciences.

Why Study Electrical Engineering at Tufts?

Interdisciplinary Engineering Research

Electrical engineering students at Tufts study technologies that connect computing, energy, communications, robotics, health, sensing, and intelligent systems. This interdisciplinary environment helps students understand how electrical engineering contributes to both emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Faculty Mentorship

Students learn from faculty working across electrical and computer engineering fields, including photonics, nanotechnology, VLSI, embedded systems, biomedical devices, machine learning, wireless communications, signal processing, and robotics. Small classes and research-oriented study create opportunities for academic guidance and mentorship.

Research Opportunities

The program gives students access to research areas ranging from renewable energy and electro-optical materials to machine learning, signal processing, microfabrication, sensors, and control systems. These opportunities can support students preparing for doctoral study, advanced engineering practice, or research and development roles.

Engineering at an R1 University

Tufts combines graduate-level engineering training with a collaborative research environment and strong connections across disciplines. The university is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified as an R1 institution, reflecting the highest level of research activity in the United States.

What Can You Do With an M.S. in Electrical Engineering?

Graduates may pursue engineering, research, systems, hardware, or technology-focused roles in areas such as electrical engineering, electronics, signal processing, robotics, embedded systems, communications, renewable energy, photonics, semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, sensing, biomedical devices, and control systems. Career outcomes vary based on a student’s background, focus area, thesis or non-thesis pathway, technical experience, internship or co-op experience, and professional goals.

Possible paths may include:

Electrical engineer
Electronics engineer
Signal processing engineer
Robotics engineer
Embedded systems engineer

Communications engineer
Renewable energy engineer
Photonics engineer
Semiconductor or integrated circuits engineer
PhD student or research scientist in training

What is the Career Outlook?

Electrical engineering skills are relevant across electronics, communications, power systems, semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing, and advanced technology development.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrical engineers had a median annual wage of $118,780 in May 2024. Employment in this occupation is projected to grow 7 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

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Average Salary: $109K+

Projected Job Growth (2022-2032): 5%

*Sources: Average salary and projected job growth statistics are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Can Electrical Engineering Master’s Students Complete a Co-op?

Eligible M.S. in Electrical Engineering students may have the opportunity to participate in the School of Engineering Graduate Cooperative Education Program. The co-op can allow students to apply graduate coursework to real-world engineering projects, gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build a resume, and develop professional connections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Background Do Applicants Need?

Are Scholarships Available?

The School of Engineering offers partial tuition scholarships for a select group of Engineering master’s and certificate programs. When you apply for admission, you’ll automatically be considered, there’s no separate scholarship application or additional information required. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority scholarship consideration.

Is the GRE Required?

GRE General Test scores are not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by the time of enrollment. GRE scores are required for all other applicants.

How Do I Apply?

Applicants can apply online through Tufts Graduate Admissions Portal. Required materials typically include transcripts, a resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. International applicants may also need to submit English proficiency documentation. Visit the admissions page for current deadlines and application requirements.

Tuition & Financial Aid

At Tufts University, we believe every qualified applicant deserves the opportunity to pursue graduate study. We are dedicated to helping you understand your financial options and to ensuring that graduate education at Tufts is both accessible and within reach.

Tuition costs for this graduate program are billed at a per credit rate:

Estimated Tuition for MS Program
Tuition*	$1,799 per credit
Total Credits Required	30
Enrollment Status	Full-Time: 3-4 courses per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: 1-2 courses per semester (3-6 credits)
Estimated Tuition per Semester	Full-Time: $16,191 - $21,588 per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: $5,397 - $10,794 per semester (3-6 credits)
Estimated Total Tuition*	$53,970

*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including additional fees and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), please visit Student Financial Services.

The Tufts University School of Engineering offers partial, merit-based tuition scholarships for the majority of our graduate and certificate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for these awards as part of our holistic admissions review process—no separate scholarship application or additional materials are required.

Additional funding opportunities may include Tufts Double Jumbo Scholarships for Tufts graduates, Bridge Program Scholarships for students and alumni from select partner institutions, and veteran and military education benefits for eligible service members and their dependents, including participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

To further support your investment in a Tufts graduate education, a range of financing options are available, including federal and private student loans. For more details, please visit our Graduate Financial Aid page.