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Career Opportunities for MSEE Graduates

Prepare for Leadership Roles in Electrical Engineering

Career-Focused Concentrations | Experienced Faculty

In most settings, master's-level electrical engineers take on higher-level responsibilities than those with bachelor's degrees, including leadership and project management positions. Whether you are looking to enter the field, increase your salary at your current job, or take your engineering career in a new direction, earning your online master's in electrical engineering will greatly expand your opportunities.

What Makes Us Unique?

  • Many graduates work as electrical engineers for well-known companies including Boeing, Honda, and Northrop Grumman.
  • Courses have a modeling and simulation component to learn practical, career-focused applications.
  • Work in a variety of fields including aviation, communications, transportation, energy, or national defense.

Top Careers for MSEE Graduates

The online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering can prepare you for a wide variety of senior electrical engineering jobs, including:

  • Aerospace Engineer

    $134,830

    per year1

  • Electronics Engineer

    $127,590

    per year2

  • Electrical Engineer

    $111,910

    per year2

  • Marine Engineer

    $105,670

    per year3

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level

Position yourself for management and leadership roles in electrical engineering, or for doctoral-level study. Through the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program, you'll gain the research, design, development, and testing skills that employers look for in senior engineers. Overall, electrical and electronics engineering jobs are in demand, and a master's degree will put you in a strong position for those roles.  

Completing the program can bring you up to date with the latest developments in electrical engineering or help you explore a new career direction. Because most courses have a modeling and simulation component, you will have ample opportunities to learn practical, hands-on skills that will make you a stronger candidate for senior engineering jobs. You will also have one-on-one access to highly experienced, full-time faculty who stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry.

  • About 17,500 job openings for electrical and electronics engineers are projected each year, on average, from 2024 to 2034.2
  • Telecommunications jobs accounted for 16% of electronics engineer careers in 2024, surpassing federal government and manufacturing jobs.2
  • About 4,500 openings for aerospace engineers are projected each year, on average, from 2024 to 2034.1

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You'll Learn

  • Master breadth across the discipline of electrical engineering and depth within your concentration.
  • Build significant electrical engineering projects with appropriate tools.
  • Apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world professional setting.

Skills You'll Gain

  • Theoretical Foundation
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Practical Applications
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Technical Writing

Six Career-Focused Concentrations

  • Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles
  • Communications & Digital Signal Processing
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Navigation Systems
  • Micro Nano Devices & Systems

Career Services

Ohio University's online students have access to free career support through OHIO Online Career Services. Connect with a personal career coach, access AI-assisted resume and interview tools, explore job search resources, and tap into alumni networking — all designed to support you wherever you are in your career journey.

Learn about Career Services

Personalized Career Coaching

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the OHIO Online Career Services team for personalized guidance on career goals, job search strategy, and professional development.

Job Search Resources

The OHIO Online Career Hub provides resume templates, interview practice tools, job boards, and professional development webinars.

Professional Development Sessions

OHIO students can also participate in free professional development sessions led by industry experts. These live, virtual sessions cover topics like career self-concept, basic job search skills, and how to qualify for promotions and prepare for leadership opportunities.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Aerospace Engineers. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/aerospace-engineers.htm.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. Retrieved April 27, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/marine-engineers-and-naval-architects.htm#tab-5.