Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Advance Your Career with a Degree from Mississippi State

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at MSU offers graduate programs of study leading to M.S. or Ph.D. degrees. These programs provide graduates for leadership roles in the constantly changing activities of research, product design, consulting and education.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: June 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: May 1

Number of credit hours:
48 Hours

Number of Courses:
16 Courses

Tuition per credit hour:
$602.50

Instructional Support Fee per credit hour:
$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.

Program Highlights

Focused Course Work: Each graduate program is tailored to include course work and research to develop maximum capability in the student's area of special interest.
In-State Tuition for All: Students both in and out of state only pay In-State tuition rates.
Fully Online: All courses are 100% online, making them accessible from anywhere in Mississippi and beyond.

Respected Degree from an Accredited University: Earn your degree from Mississippi State University, a nationally recognized research institution and leader in online education.
Flexible Schedule: Courses are delivered asynchronously to accommodate work and life schedules.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this degree may go on to succeed in roles such as:

Research Scientist
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Systems Architect

Hardware Design Engineer
Robotics Systems Engineer
Principal Systems Engineer

Degree Requirements

To be in good academic standing, a student is expected to maintain a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 after admission to the program. If a graduate student's cumulative GPA falls below 3.00, the student will be placed on probation. While on probation, a student will not receive any type of financial support (TA, RA, fellowships, wages, etc.) and is required to raise his/her cumulative GPA to 3.00 by the end of the following semester of enrollment. While on probation, the student must enroll in 9 credit hours of coursework; Directed Individual Study courses are excluded.

A student will be dismissed from the graduate program if:

In any semester subsequent to being on probation, the student's cumulative GPA falls again below a 3.00
A student makes grades of D, F, or more than two Cs
A student makes a grade of U in two consecutive semesters
A student fails twice the oral examination (M.S. level) or the preliminary examination (Ph.D. level)
A student does not pass the Ph.D. qualifying exam in four attempts, within the first four semesters
A student receives an unsatisfactory evaluation of a thesis or dissertation
A student fails to take a remedial course in the required semester

Curriculum

Transfer Credit

Students may transfer up to twelve (12) hours of graduate level credits from regionally accredited institutions. The decision to grant transfer credit is made by the advisor and the student’s graduate committee. If you wish to transfer credits, contact your advisor. You will need to provide an official transcript showing the courses you wish to transfer.

Commonly Asked Questions

Will the diploma say it was earned online?

No, diplomas from Mississippi State University do not show whether the requirements were met through online or in-person courses

What if I am an unclassified student?

Only NINE (9) hours of course work taken as an "Unclassified Student" can be applied toward a degree program. All Unclassified students should submit a classified application once they have reached the maximum of nine hours. Full admission into the Computational Engineering online program will be based upon successful completion of all classified admissions requirements.

What Our People Say

"It's been an incredible journey. Juggling a career and being a full-time mom and student can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I’ve been fortunate to have amazing professors who are always available to offer support whenever I need it."

Tolanda Jones,
MS State Online Student

Admissions

Ready to advance your education with a flexible, fully online degree? Follow the steps below to apply for the Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University.

Additional Required Application Step

Complete Identity Verification: Applicants must complete identity verification through Stripe Identity as part of the required application process. This step helps confirm the applicant’s identity before the application can be completed.

Attention International Students

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the results of either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Prospective students should contact ETS (TOEFL) or IELTS for testing information. The Graduate School maintains a list of countries exempt from English language requirements. Please consult the Graduate Catalog for specific English Language test score requirements.

TOEFL Essentials	TOEFL iBT	IELTS	Admission Eligibility	Outcome
9 and above	79 and above	6.5 and above	Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship	Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
8.0-8.5	69-78	6.0-6.4	Eligible for admission for Fall, Spring, or Summer and a graduate assistantship.	Scores indicate a need for assistance in English writing, research, and editing skills. Applicant must enroll in EAP 5323 Academic Research and Writing. Student may enroll in up to 6 credit hours in his/her graduate program.
7.0-7.5	61-68	5.5-5.9	Eligible for admission for the Fall & Spring terms only. Not eligible for a graduate assistantship until ESL requirements are met.	Applicant is required to enroll in ESL 5120, a 9-hour intensive English course (graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis). The student must complete this course prior to registering for courses in his/her graduate program. The student must then enroll in EAP 5323.
6.0-6.5	54-60	4.6-5.4	Eligible for admission for the Fall term only. Not eligible for a graduate assistantship until ESL requirements are met.	Applicant is required to enroll in ESL 5110, an intensive English course (graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis). The student cannot enroll in courses in his/her program until ESL 5110 and ESL 5120 have been successfully completed. The student must then complete ESL 5120 before proceeding to enroll in EAP 5323.
5.5 and below	53 and below	4.5 and below	Not eligible for admission to the Graduate School.	Applicant can enroll in the English Language Institute on a non-credit basis after which he/she can retake the English-language test in preparation for submitting another application to graduate study at MSU.

Contact Us

Tyranni Outlaw

Online Enrollment Services Coordinator

General Program Questions

Assistance with Admissions Process & Requirements

to283@msstate.edu

662-325-8545

Anusha Rijal

Retention & Engagement Coach

Current Student Inquires

Academic & Support Services Assistance

a.rijal@msstate.edu

662-325-8876

Jenny Du

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Graduate Program Coordinator

du@ece.msstate.edu

662-325-2035

Olivia Lane

Engineering

Online Education Coordinator

olane@bagley.msstate.edu

662-325-3786

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tuition & Fees

Apply Now!

myState

Class Schedule

Request Info