Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program prepares students with a desire to shape the future of technology for research into emerging fields that represent both hardware and software. Graduates can contribute to groundbreaking research and publish and present their work.
Strong Career Potential
- Prepares graduates for careers in research and development in the corporate, government or academic arenas.
Hands-On Learning
- Students gain practical experiences in cutting-edge abs and facilities.
Customized Approach
- Work directly with faculty to develop a customized plan of study to achieve individual research goals.
Aviation Applications
- Research opportunities in avoidance systems for unmanned vehicles, assured systems in cybersecurity or modeling and simulation.
Industry Connections
- Benefit from the university’s partnerships with industry and over 148,000 alumni around the world.
Notable Careers
- Electrical Engineer
- Solutions Architect
- Senior Research and Development Engineer
- Research Engineer
Growing Demand
- Average salary in this industry: $123,000
42 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Cybersecurity Engineering Lab – Houses state-of-the-art hardware and software for cybersecurity research.
- Next-Generation Advanced Research Lab – Carries out applied research with avionics companies, aircraft manufacturers, governmental agencies and more.
- Radar and Microwaves Lab – Dedicated to designing, building and characterizing high-frequency systems.
- Digital Systems Lab – Real-time computing experiments and research in digital electronics, microcontrollers and more.
You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.
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