Master of Science in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
Meet the Global Demand for Semiconductor & Microelectronics Engineers
Purdue University's Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering, with a major in Microelectronics and Semiconductors, equips professionals with the leadership skills needed in the dynamic microelectronics field, addressing the increasing demand for semiconductor engineers. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association's State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Report (2023), approximately 36% of semiconductor professionals hold advanced degrees, a significant contrast to the 14% average in other fields.
Endorsed by Purdue's renowned Semiconductor Degrees Program (SDP) and backed by industry-leading companies, our program stands out as the sole degree program exclusively dedicated to semiconductors and microelectronics within a top 10 nationally ranked engineering college. Delivered through online modalities, this master's program accommodates the schedules of working professionals, offering practical, focused training that can be immediately applied to the workforce.
The curriculum draws from various schools, colleges, and departments across Purdue University, including the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the Elmore Family School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and the School of Materials Engineering. Students have the opportunity to enroll in courses covering supply chain management, materials engineering, circuit design, systems design, and more, enabling them to build a comprehensive skillset and meet the rising demands for semiconductor-related expertise.
Curriculum
This degree requires 30 credit hours total with at least 18 hours of Purdue graduate engineering courses. Course subjects suggested for the online master’s in microelectronics and semiconductors includes:
- Circuit Design
- Devices and Manufacturing
- System Design
- Supply Chain Management
The degree awarded is either the Master of Science (MS) or the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) depending upon your undergraduate degree; the major is Microelectronics and Semiconductors.
After you begin your studies at Purdue, an academic advisor will provide you with tools to map out a plan of study and help you define a concentration tailored to align with your specific goals. Your academic advisor will also help you identify a faculty advisor.
Admissions Requirements
Criteria for Admissions
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0
- Math Background: One semester each of Calculus I, Calculus II and either Linear Algebra or Differential Equations
- Engineering Background: Preferred undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology.
Application Requirements
- Transcripts from all universities attended
- 3 recommenders
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- A professional resume
- Math prerequisite checklist, if applicable
Application Deadlines
- For Fall Start: August 1
- For Spring Start: December 1
- For Summer Start: May 1
Tuition*
- Resident of Indiana: $1,139 per credit hour
- Nonresident of Indiana: $1,459 per credit hour
- Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid: US federal financial aid, Military, veterans, and military-connected students
*The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Graduate says degree gives him options in industry, academia
Before Vasil Yordanov became Purdue University’s first graduate in the online Master of Science in Microelectronics and Semiconductors program, he was a budding physicist and researcher in search of a specialty.
While completing his first physics master’s in France, he began an internship at C2N, a lab focused on nanoelectronics and semiconductors, a term that encompasses a range of materials with electrical conductivity that act as the building blocks of modern electronics.
Yordanov had been interested in microelectronics and semiconductor technology since he was in college, but getting to work in the semiconductor industry made it all click – he realized he had found what he was searching for.
You are not alone in taking your next giant leap. Connect with a Purdue University online enrollment counselor to get your questions answered, receive personalized application support and start planning your degree journey with confidence. Simply fill out this form to request more information and receive additional program materials.
It’s your first step toward becoming a Purdue Boilermaker, joining a community of innovators, leaders and changemakers committed to making giant leaps that shape industries, advance ideas and move the world forward.