The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

PhD in electrical engineering students find a culture of innovation at Florida Tech, with an opportunity to delve into research topics that best align with their particular area of specialization. The second largest engineering program at the university, electrical engineering doctoral students find themselves in an attractive position for employment with Florida Tech's location among one of the largest high-tech workforces in the nation.

High Accolades for Florida Tech

In addition to accreditation by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the university is listed among the Fiske Guide's "Engineering/Top Technical Institutes" and Parade Magazine's College A-List in Engineering.

A Culture of Research

Florida Tech is a top choice for a PhD in electrical engineering due to the collaborative study and research environment with professors and peers. Class sizes are small with one-on-one mentorship, providing students with an opportunity to custom tailor their curriculum and research projects. This includes study areas such as speech processing, machine learning, wireless communication, image processing, and semiconductor modeling.

A Faculty of Professional Engineers

Faculty members are professional engineers with real-world design and research experience. Professors provide PhD engineering students with the latest body of knowledge and research methods in all aspects of the industry. Florida Tech's hands-on learning approach prepares graduates to elevate their current career or enter a new field in electrical engineering.

Degree Specialization

The PhD in electrical engineering program provides five unique areas of specialization: This includes:

• Electromagnetics
• Photonics
• Spacecraft Systems
• Systems and Information Processing
• Wireless Systems and Technology

High Tech Laboratories and Facilities

Excellent facilities are vital to all top electrical engineering schools and Florida Tech does not disappoint: the university is home to a number of centers and institutes where faculty members and students conduct research. Students earning an electrical engineering master's degree have access to the F. W. Olin Engineering Complex, a state-of-the-art multimillion-dollar facility providing an outstanding learning environment that is outfitted with the instruments and equipment students will encounter in the workplace. In addition, the Harris Center for Science and Engineering, the Applied Research Laboratory, and the Wireless Center of Excellence are equipped with 21st-century technology and facilities to support electrical engineering master's degree study and research.

Careers

Graduates in technical and engineering fields find growing employment opportunities, as an increasing technological society demands their expertise. According to the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for electrical engineers continues to grow in a variety of industries, including the electronics, communications, energy, railway, and automotive industries. Graduates have access to thousands of high-tech firms for research and job opportunities.