About the program

The Electrical Engineering Co-op program from Drexel University educates professionals to take on the rapid changes in design, construction and use of components, devices and systems incorporating electronics and magnetism. An MS in Electrical Engineering provides knowledge of this rapidly advancing discipline that provides society with many critical utilities. Electrical engineering has an impact on public welfare and safety, as well as on health and healthcare, the environment, quality of life, transportation, computing, and leisure. As a student, you will explore the frontiers and ideas that seek to address challenges in industry or in society that can be impacted by electronic applications.

A graduate program in electrical engineering should provide an understanding of the forces governing industry, a global viewpoint, and the entrepreneurial, teambuilding and managerial abilities needed to advance careers in industry and research or prepare for entry into a PhD program in electrical engineering or a related field.

Graduate Co-Op Program

Graduate co-op is an optional three or six-month work experience woven into academic studies for full-time master’s students. Drexel University co-op provides the opportunity to apply theory learned in class to a work experience before graduating. The insights help to direct the vision you have for your career and provide context for the remainder of your learning. You will take advantage of resources from the Steinbright Career Development Center, including programming that enhances your professionalism and resume writing and provides resources for your job search.

Starting fall 2024, students that select this option will now have access to the Steinbright Career Development Center job matching platform and will move their co-op cycle from summer to fall. For students interested in the Graduate Co-op program the best time to start is in the fall so students have access to all the resources available to them.

Some program highlights include:

• Opportunity to earn money gain professional experience as an engineer
• Students may work in a lab to gain valuable research skills
• Most positions are paid, and most are fulltime
• Average weekly pay is around $1098 per week
• International students – considered CPT and does not affect OPT

Career Opportunities in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering graduate programs prepare you for a career path that could include continuing your education in a PhD program or pursuing advanced research, technical or management positions in industries such as life sciences, electromedical devices, telecommunications, power and energy, manufacturing, security, automation or robotics.

Areas of Specialization

• Computer engineering
• Control, robotics and intelligent systems
• Electrophysics, image and signal processing
• Power engineering and energy
• Telecommunications and networking