Curriculum
MS in Electrical Engineering Main Campus
This program consists of 30 credit hours, with a major portion of the credit hours being spent learning from electrical and computer engineering faculty.
Students interested in the following should explore our Main Campus MS:
- Research Facilities
- Research/Teaching Assistantships
- On-site Laboratories
- Faculty Mentor Programs
- University-run Housing
- Full Scholarships
MS in Electrical Engineering Capital Region Campus
This program consists of 30 credit hours, with a major portion of the credit hours being spent learning from electrical and computer engineering faculty. Students usually complete this program within one and a half to two years for full-time students and two and a half to three years for part-time students.
The Clarkson University Capital Region Campus (CRC) in Schenectady, NY is a satellite campus for Clarkson University. The CRC caters to the working engineering professional, offering:
- Evening On-site Courses
- A Professional Setting
- Outstanding Faculty who are adjuncts and professionals from within industry
- Merit Scholarships
Career Opportunities
Our dean and advisors work closely with you to understand your career goals and develop study plans that enable you to achieve them. As you browse our offerings in electrical engineering, you’ll find courses well-matched to your interests, whether you want to gain deeper insights into a particular technology or broaden your knowledge of an industry.

Admission
General Admission Requirements
Students must have a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
A complete application file consists of the following items (click for more information):
- application form
- resume and statement of purpose
- letters of recommendation — three letters required
- official transcripts
- test scores — GRE* and TOEFL/IELTS (if applicable)
*GRE may be waived for some applicants to the Potsdam based MS. GRE is not required for applicants to the Capital Region Campus based MS.
Supplemental information may be submitted if desired; this could include any other information that may help us evaluate your application.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more, have questions or are ready to apply, contact.
Potsdam
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
PO Box 5720
Potsdam, NY 13699-5720
Phone: 315-268-7648
Fax: 315-268-7600
Capital Region Campus
Graduate Admissions Team
graduate@clarkson.edu
518-631-9831