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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

Top 20 Engineering School

Earn the same accredited degree as students on campus. Ranking

Finish in 12 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4–6 hours per week per course

$20,010 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admission

Start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your background

100% online

Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with instructors and peers

Connect with expert faculty and diverse peers in a flexible online environment

You’ll build in-demand skills that have real-world relevance. With faculty who bring extensive industry experience to the courses they teach, you’ll have the same quality and rigor as the on-campus students. While earning your Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering on Coursera, you can choose when you do your coursework to ensure your studies fit your schedule.

You will share courses with students that come from diverse backgrounds. Most will have industry experience of their own and some will have recently earned an undergraduate degree. Your peers will have academic and professional experience in electrical and computer engineering, physics, and related fields. You’ll also encounter learners from other STEM fields and those with credentials in mechanical engineering and computer science. In general, you will be surrounded by others who are highly analytical, self-motivated, and adept with technical and quantitative subject matter.

Summer 2 2026 term closed

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