Prepare for success in industry, research or academia
THE DUKE DIFFERENCE
- World-class research—fresh thinking in cutting-edge fields plus research opportunities with internationally recognized faculty
- A flexible curriculum—customize your degree to meet your career goals
- Great location and low cost of living—in North Carolina's Research Triangle Region, home to 250+ tech companies and top-ranked quality of life
- Dedicated career services and excellent career outcomes—nearly 9 of 10 Duke ECE master's graduates find employment within six months
- Part-time option—Complete a Master of Engineering while still working
#9
national university
#6
AI and machine learning research university in the U.S.
#3
computer engineering research productivity in the U.S.
Top 20
graduate computer engineering program in the U.S.
Sources: U.S. News, NeurIPS Publication Index, Academic Analytics
DEGREE OPTIONS TO MEET YOUR GOALS
Duke ECE offers specialized degrees in sought-after fields in electrical and computer engineering. Choose a Master of Science with coursework-only, project or thesis options for careers in industry or academia, or a Master of Engineering with built-in internship and business courses for an industry career. Compare MS and MEng »
| Study Tracks | Master of Science (MS) |
Master of Engineering (MEng) |
Graduate Certificates |
Online Specializations |
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| Software Development | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hardware Design | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Data Analytics & Machine Learning | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Quantum Computing | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Microelectronics, Photonics and Nanotechnology | ✓ | ✓ |
✓-Photonics ✓-Nanotechnology |
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| Design Your Own Degree | ✓ | ✓ |