About this Program

A select number of exceptionally well-qualified students at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ may be admitted to the Linked Bachelor’s/Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering program while in their junior year of undergraduate studies. This program encourages admitted students to work closely with individual faculty members during the remainder of their undergraduate program, and allows them to complete graduate coursework while they are still undergraduates. They must maintain a GPA of 3.50 or better throughout their bachelor’s studies. Students interested in the linked program option should talk with their undergraduate advisor and the graduate program director to see if the program would be beneficial for them.

Program Highlights

  • Engineering students with GPA >= 3.5 can apply for the ECE graduate program through a linked BS/PhD program

  • Students can take two graduate courses double counted for the BS degree and a graduate degree

  • No need for a formal application such as reference letters, essay, and GRE scores

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Linked
Degree Earned
U.G. & Doctoral
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

$106,760 Median Salary

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

Electrical Engineers

$99,580 Median Salary

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Computer Hardware Engineers

$119,650 Median Salary

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the manufacturing and installation of computer or computer-related equipment and components.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ?
Students entering the U.G. & Doctoral program in Electrical and Computer Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

A select number of exceptionally well-qualified students at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ may be admitted to the Linked Bachelor/Ph.D. program while they are pursuing their junior year in one of the undergraduate programs. Students interested in the linked program option should talk with their undergraduate advisor and the graduate program director to see if the linked program would be beneficial. 

Transfer

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

Associate Professor

231 KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529

Professor & Chair

2310 KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529