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MS in Computer Engineering in the USA
Computer Engineering sits between electrical engineering and computer science: digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems and the hardware–software interface. Here is how studying it in the USA works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 8 universities compared
- From ₹74 lakh – ₹85 lakh
- Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep)
- STEM OPT eligible
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MS in Computer Engineering in the USA: what does it cost and is it worth it?
An MS in Computer Engineering in the USA usually takes 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs). On our list, 8 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹74 lakh – ₹85 lakh (Sacramento State) to ₹1.43 crore – ₹1.53 crore (RIT). After graduating: usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension.
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MS in Computer Engineering in the USA at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (some 1-year programs)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ $25,000 – $65,000 per year
- Living costs
- ≈ $12,000 – $22,000 per year depending on city
- Typical budget
- ₹40–90 lakh for a 2-year MS
- Intakes
- Fall (Aug/Sep), Spring (Jan), limited Summer (May)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
- OPT / STEM
- Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension
Overview
Why study Computer Engineering in the USA?
Computer Engineering sits between electrical engineering and computer science: digital design, computer architecture, embedded systems and the hardware–software interface.
US semiconductor hiring (design, verification and fabrication) has grown with new chip investment, and most Computer Engineering degrees are STEM-designated.
USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations, STEM OPT gives up to 3 years of work experience after an eligible degree and research assistantships and teaching assistantships at many universities.
Universities
Universities for Computer Engineering in the USA
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Computer Engineering specialisations
Embedded Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Computer Architecture
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
IoT & Edge Computing
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Hardware Security
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the USA.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in ECE, EEE or CSE
- Bachelor's: B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation
- Prerequisite: Digital logic
- Prerequisite: Microprocessors
- Prerequisite: C programming
- Prerequisite: Circuits
- English: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is optional at many universities but still helps for top programs and funding
Careers
Careers after Computer Engineering in the USA
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. USA offers largest choice of universities and specialisations. Typical roles afterwards include Embedded Software Engineer, ASIC / FPGA Design Engineer and Firmware Engineer.
On our list: Sacramento State, San Jose State, NC State, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego and UC Irvine and 2 more.
From ₹74 lakh – ₹85 lakh at Sacramento State up to ₹1.43 crore – ₹1.53 crore, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in ECE, EEE or CSE and b.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation, with digital logic, microprocessors, c programming and circuits, plus IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo (as accepted by the university).
Usually STEM-designated: 12 months of OPT plus the 24-month STEM extension. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week on campus during semesters.
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Programs
Computer Engineering programs in the USA
- Computer Engineering at Sacramento State· ₹74 lakh – ₹85 lakh
- Computer Engineering at San Jose State· ₹89 lakh – ₹1.02 crore
- Computer Engineering at NC State· ₹95 lakh – ₹1.09 crore
- Computer Engineering at UC Santa Cruz· ₹1.06 crore – ₹1.3 crore
- Computer Engineering at UC San Diego· ₹1.08 crore – ₹1.37 crore
- Computer Engineering at UC Irvine· ₹1.08 crore – ₹1.37 crore
- Computer Engineering at Santa Clara University· ₹1.21 crore – ₹1.41 crore
- Computer Engineering at RIT· ₹1.43 crore – ₹1.53 crore
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