Tufts University - School of Engineering

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Computer Engineering

Prepare for the Future of Computers

Computer technology is ever-changing, which means computer engineers must be ready to evolve with the field. The complexity of software and hardware systems calls for today’s computer engineers to be concerned about power consumption, security, and reliability–not just functional correctness. At Tufts, you’ll be trained to design hardware, software, and networking systems for the computers of today and tomorrow.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall
  • Spring

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: January 15
  • Spring: November 15 (domestic applicants only)

Choose Your Area of Study

Forget everything you've heard about computer engineering programs that limit you to a narrow path of study or offer only large lecture-hall courses. We do things differently at Tufts. In our computer engineering program, you’ll join small classes and immerse yourself in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research led by innovative faculty. Earn your master’s in computer engineering with a focus on any of these areas of study:

  • Computer architecture: Gain a deeper understanding of modern computer technology, including processor design, memory management, and storage–as well as building communications networks and assembling data centers.
  • Computer software/systems: Enhance your knowledge of how software and hardware work together to improve functionality of everything from microwaves, to cars, to web-enabled devices.
  • Computer networking: Explore the requirements and challenges of building reliable, secure computer networks, workstations, and services.

Program Outcomes

  • Design computer hardware with specialized cores for specific applications
  • Connect intricate networks across cloud-based software or embedded Internet-of-Things devices
  • Enhance computer security and safety
  • Create more efficient, reliable, and powerful devices for the future of computing

$140,830

The average salary for a computer hardware engineer*

*Source: bls.gov

98%

of Tufts School of Engineering graduates had secured employment or received a job offer at the time of graduation

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Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

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Convenient schedules, full-time or part-time

“Any time your code needs to interact with the real world, besides people clicking buttons on webpages, computer engineers have a place to play.”

– Assistant Teaching Professor Steven Bell, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized path of study
  • Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields
  • Collaborative research that crosses disciplines
  • Five miles from the high-tech hub of Boston

GRE Waived

GRE scores are not required for applicants who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution.

Earn Two Degrees in Just 2 Years

At Tufts, hone your innovation, leadership, and management skills alongside your technical skills and graduate ready to lead. On-campus students can apply to our dual degree program and earn an MS in Innovation and Management, Engineering Management, or Technology Management & Leadership and an MS offered by one of the six academic departments in the School of Engineering. Earn both degrees in an accelerated timeframe and at a reduced cost.

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like.

With an MS degree in computer engineering from Tufts, you’ll be uniquely positioned to understand how hardware and software work together, helping to create more efficiently designed computers and programming. You’ll know how to support rapidly growing fields like machine learning, image processing, and big data analysis. And with a foundation in computer hardware, you’ll have a big advantage when it comes to writing and testing software.

Careers for graduates include:
  • Computer hardware engineer
  • Computer systems manager
  • Information systems manager
  • Computer network architect
  • Electronics engineer
  • Computer and information research scientist


Source: bestcolleges.com

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Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

The Tufts computer engineering program is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Graduate students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country, all while seamlessly transitioning from graduate studies to a full-time career.
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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.