About Electrical Engineering, M.s in San Diego State University
Developed with the help of SDSU’s renowned College of Engineering, the Online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program can help you earn a graduate-level degree from San Diego State University without the need to attend classes on a college campus. The coursework can be completed entirely online, making the program ideal for working professionals seeking career advancement opportunities. The program focuses on advanced analytical, technical, and engineering design skills that will help you further your career in electrical engineering. Your online courses are taught by experts from SDSU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Cost: $26,070 (30 units; $869/unit)
Length of the program: The minimum completion time for this program is 2 years.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program, we will not require GRE scores for our Fall 2022 admission cycle!
You must satisfy the following requirements:
Domestic Applicants
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program in the USA.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.85 (based on 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units of technical course work.
International Applicants
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Computer Engineering from a recognized engineering program.
- An equivalent grade point average of 3.0 (based on 4.0 scale) or higher in all technical course work.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 85 or minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Please note that the minimum TOEFL score required by the program is higher than San Diego State University's minimum required score.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Score of at least 58.
San Diego State University Highlights
| Application Portal |
Online Portal |
| Application Fee |
70 USD |
| Acceptance Rate |
35% |
| Average SAT score |
1283 |
| Average ACT score |
27.5 |
| Mode of Payment |
Credit Card |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Intake Seasons |
Fall, Spring, and Winter |
| Financial Aid |
Grants, Loans, scholarships available |
San Diego State University Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition-$5,742
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,969 |
| Other Fees |
$1,768 |
| Room and Board |
$17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,522 |
Out of State Resident Tuition- $17,622
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,969 |
| Other Fees |
$1,768 |
| Room and Board |
$17,752 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,291 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$42,402 |
