Why ODU for Electrical and Computer Engineering?

Prepare to take a leadership role in your engineering career.

ODU's electrical and computer engineering faculty have combined decades of training and expertise. Through their experience, you will learn both engineering theory and practical application.

Our faculty members are active in cutting-edge research projects and work with various research centers on campus. These include the Applied Research Center, the Frank Reidy Center of Bioelectrics, the Laser and Plasma Engineering Institute, the Virginia Institute for Photovoltaics, and the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center.

When you graduate, you will earn a Master of Science with a major in Engineering and a concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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Minimum
30 Credit Hours

Your total number of credit hours may vary depending on your undergraduate coursework. This Master of Science requires a final project instead of a thesis. The online course schedule can help you plan your course of study.

Additional graduate courses are offered through the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP) and the Virginia Consortium for Engineering and Science.

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

This program is not intended to lead to a specific state-level license.

If you plan to pursue a professional license or credential, we encourage you to explore requirements through the appropriate credentialing agency or professional organization in your state. 

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Minimum
30 Credit Hours

Your total number of credit hours may vary depending on your undergraduate coursework. This Master of Science requires a final project instead of a thesis. The online course schedule can help you plan your course of study.

Additional graduate courses are offered through the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP) and the Virginia Consortium for Engineering and Science.

Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

This program is not intended to lead to a specific state-level license.

If you plan to pursue a professional license or credential, we encourage you to explore requirements through the appropriate credentialing agency or professional organization in your state. 

Learn More About State Licensure Disclosures

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

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Careers in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Our graduates have been employed as electrical and computer engineers supporting industries such as:

  • automotive
  • manufacturing
  • systems integration
  • shipbuilding
  • aerospace
  • defense
  • telecommunication

They are also employed as researchers by private research and development labs or by federally funded organizations. Some of our graduates also pursue doctoral degrees and research-oriented careers.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Growth
3.0%
Median Salary
$72,800
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Growth
4.1%
Median Salary
$62,610
Fuel Cell Engineers
Growth
11.0%
Median Salary
$99,510

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To apply, you should have: 

  • a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
  • a minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall and in your major

If you have a degree in math, physics, computer science, or other engineering fields, you also are encouraged to apply. Please visit ODU's Graduate Catalog for additional application requirements and prerequisite details.

Want to get started now?

You may be able to take up to four courses (12 credit hours) as a non-degree graduate student, before you are accepted into a specific degree program. 

Please contact us to discuss this option with an expert advisor.

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