Prospective Graduate Students

Civil & Environmental | Computer Science | Electrical & Computer | Mechanical & Materials |  Engineering & Technology Management

Doctoral programs in the Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science prepare students for careers in research, academia, and advanced industry roles. PhD students work closely with faculty on original research in engineering, computer science, and technology management, developing deep expertise and contributing new knowledge to their fields. Programs emphasize independent inquiry, technical rigor, and long‑term impact.

 Cybersecurity | Semiconductors Materials & Manufacturing | Strategic Management of Technology | New Product Management | Project Management | Hydrology | Healthy and Efficient Buildings

Graduate certificates offer focused, career‑relevant skill development without the commitment of a full degree. Designed for professionals and students seeking targeted expertise, certificates span areas such as computer security, semiconductor manufacturing, sustainability, transportation, and technology management. Many courses can be applied toward a future master’s degree, providing a flexible, lower‑risk path to career advancement.

 Computer Science | Electrical & Computer | Mechanical & Materials 

Post‑baccalaureate programs in the Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science are designed for students preparing for graduate study or transitioning into engineering or computing fields. These programs help build foundational knowledge, strengthen academic preparation, and fill prerequisite gaps. Post‑bacc coursework provides a structured pathway into master’s programs for students with non‑engineering or non‑computing backgrounds.

Civil & Environmental | Computer Science (Biomedical Informatics) | Electrical & Computer | Mechanical & Materials 

The accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s (4+1) option in the Maseeh College allows eligible undergraduates to begin master’s‑level coursework early and earn both degrees in less time, while paying undergraduate prices for classes. This pathway reduces overall time to degree and can lower total cost, providing a streamlined transition into advanced study and higher‑level professional roles.

Engineering & Technology Management is the only department in the Maseeh College dedicated exclusively to graduate‑level, professionally focused study. Its degrees and certificates serve students with technical backgrounds who want to move into leadership, strategy, innovation, and project management roles. Coursework connects engineering practice with decision‑making, preparing graduates to lead teams, manage technology‑driven organizations, and guide complex projects.

Maseeh College’s location in Portland places graduate students in close proximity to a dense network of technology companies, semiconductor manufacturers, engineering firms, public agencies, and research organizations. Through faculty‑led research, internships, and industry‑sponsored projects, students connect with employers working in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and microelectronics—including Intel, where Maseeh is the #2 supplier of talent.

Maseeh College graduate programs are closely connected to industry and applied research, supporting strong career outcomes across engineering and computer science fields. Alumni work in roles spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, semiconductors, and infrastructure, with many graduates seeing six‑figure compensation over the course of their careers. Strong employer demand, combined with applied experience during graduate study, contributes to a compelling return on investment.

Maseeh’s graduate programs are shaped by exceptional faculty and nationally recognized research. The college includes 92 faculty members, including two members of the National Academy of Engineering—a distinction held by very few engineering colleges in the region—and seven recipients of National Science Foundation Early Career Awards. More than $16 million in annual research funding, from sponsors such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Department of Transportation, supports advanced work in computing, sustainability, and infrastructure.

Graduate study at Maseeh is shaped by close collaboration with faculty who are active researchers, mentors, and professional guides. Students work directly with faculty advisors and research groups, receiving mentorship that extends beyond coursework to include research direction, publication, funding opportunities, and career pathways in industry, government, and academia. Faculty engagement is central to the graduate experience, supporting intellectual growth, independence, and long‑term professional development.

Graduate students at Maseeh College are part of an active research and learning community shaped by collaboration, applied work, and faculty engagement. Students work in research groups and labs, collaborate across departments, and contribute to funded projects connected to industry and public agencies. Graduate students regularly publish research, present papers at national and international conferences, and collaborate with partners beyond PSU, gaining experience that prepares them for careers in industry, research, and academia. Many also participate in professional and affinity‑based organizations that support networking, leadership, and community alongside advanced study.

Maseeh College is committed to building a graduate community where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally. Graduate students benefit from mentoring, cohort‑based programs, and targeted initiatives such as the FUTURES program, which supports graduate student success through community, professional development, and sustained faculty engagement. These efforts are complemented by highly selective external investments, including support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, reflecting national recognition of the college’s approach to inclusive excellence in graduate engineering and computer science.

Maseeh's specialized labs, shared facilities, and advanced computing resources align with core strengths in artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer security, robotics and embedded systems, micro‑ and nano‑technology, power and signal processing, and environmental, structural, and transportation engineering. More than $16 million in annual research funding, supported by sponsors such as the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy, provides the infrastructure and support for graduate students to publish, present, and contribute at a professional level.