Accelerate Your Future
Make a difference with a degree from UD’s College of Engineering.
At UD you will get hands-on experiences, utilize innovative research, participate in internship opportunities, and experience teaching and mentoring from world-class faculty. A degree from UD’s College of Engineering will empower you to pursue your goals – whether they be in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, biopharmaceuticals, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and robotics – it’s all here waiting for you!
Find the Right Master’s Degree for you
The University of Delaware offers 145 master’s degrees and 60 doctoral programs and an additional 35 graduate level certificate programs across seven colleges and more than 80 research centers and institutes. Our top-50 ranked graduate programs focus on developing your talent into the next generation of world-changing engineers and scientists. With over $130 million in annual supported research, you get to take part in world-class research and contribute to the next breakthroughs.
Artificial Intelligence, MS
Transform healthcare, finance, transportation and entertainment with AI.
Bioinformatics Data Science, MS
Use computational tools to analyze biological data.
Biopharmaceutical Sciences, MS
Industry-led workforce development.
Chemical Engineering, MS
Skills to solve tomorrow’s challenges.
Civil Engineering, MAS, MCE
Build your future in infrastructure and environment engineering.
Computer Science, MS
Develop a solid foundation in computer science.
Cybersecurity, MS
Design, execute and evaluate solutions that can stand up to today’s cyber attacks.
Electrical & Computer Engineering, MS
From energy systems to nanoelectronics, find your spark here.
Materials Science and Engineering, MS
Understand and develop improved materials for society.
Mechanical Engineering, MS
Explore applied and interdisciplinary research across many areas.
Quantitative Systems Pharmacology, MS
QSP is changing how we discover, test and deliver life-saving therapies.
Robotics, MS
Explore robotics through structured, guided instruction and deploy robots on land, sea, and air.
About the UD Graduate Experience
In your pursuit of advanced education at UD, you will become part of a vibrant and growing community of scholars committed to your success. Whether on-campus, online or hybrid, our students’ experience is enriched by a wealth of activities and events, from industry leading guest speakers to 50-plus graduate student organizations. Add to that top-notch libraries, health clinics, recreational facilities, a writing center, a counseling center and other campus amenities, all here to help support your academic, physical and mental well-being. Our graduate students have full access to a wide range of career services including industry partnerships and recruitment opportunities, professional development workshops, profile branding and countless state of the art resources.
THE POWER OF PLACE
THE STATE OF DELAWARE MAY BE SMALL, BUT THE POSSIBILITIES HERE ARE VAST.
Delaware’s size and diversity offer our students opportunity and connectedness you won’t find anywhere else.
What’s more, Delaware’s prime location on the East Coast and connected Blue Hen alumni network open limitless options for internships and employment.
THE PROOF IS IN OUR GRADUATES
Whether through internships, connections through the Career Center, faculty and alumni, or by the dedication and perseverance learned at UD, our students succeed. Upon graduation, you’ll take your first step off campus with the confidence that your degree is backed up with a tradition of excellence more than 275 years in the making.
UD’s job and career placement rates have historically been well above the national average, according to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Check out our graduates’ success below or learn more at UD Career Outcomes
97%
of College of Engineering graduates are employed (80%) or pursuing a doctorate (17%).
$99,000
Recent graduates reported salaries up to $99k
TOP EMPLOYERS
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Merck
- Eurofins
- Maryland Department of Transportation
- Amazon
- AstraZeneca
Hear from our students
Interested in what it’s like to be part of UD’s College of Engineering? Check out our student profiles to learn more about what got them interested in engineering, the experiences they’ve had both inside and outside the classroom, and their advice for incoming first-years students.
Babatunde Onase
Graduate Student in Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
Jacob Blacksten
MS in Cybersecurity
Ready for the Next Step?
Artificial Intelligence, MS
The need for highly skilled, technical AI experts goes beyond the ability to use existing software libraries and apply out-of-the-box solutions. Advanced professionals are crucial for pushing the boundaries of AI research and development, creating custom algorithms, and optimizing AI models for specific applications. The MS in AI program gives students a deep understanding of the underlying principles of machine learning, neural networks, optimization, algorithm design and analysis. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Bioinformatics Data Science, MS
Whatever background you are coming from, be it life sciences or computational sciences, our program will enable you to gain core competency for job opportunities in the very rapidly growing field of bioinformatics data science. The bioinformatics market is projected to reach $21 billion by 2026, and the World Economic Forum estimates that 85 percent of surveyed companies are likely to adopt big data analytics. Career opportunities exist from agriculture, pharmaceuticals and health care to data analytics and software industry. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Biopharmaceutical Sciences, MS
The Biopharmaceutical Sciences Master’s Program is focused on Bioprocess Development and is built on a collaborative and adaptive educational model that engages leading academic, industrial, and government scientists. This informed training uses industry practice and expertise to create a strengthened pipeline that provides students with a holistic understanding of the biopharmaceutical industry, its regulatory frameworks, and the evolution of the industry as it moves into the future. The program incorporates a unique model for integrated, 15-month internships in concert with key industry partners that have partnered with UD. The program leverages UD’s unique position at the intersection of the Greater Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, and the Capital Region biopharma/biotech hubs, as well as UD’s leadership within the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL).
Chemical Engineering, MS
Graduates of the masters program in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will be able to identify important scientific questions and technological goals in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
In addition to critically analyzing and evaluating chemical and biomolecular engineering data, students are also trained to communicate orally and in writing effectively with a diverse range of audiences, as well as how to both work independently and with others, to lead multidisciplinary teams. Ultimately, students will understand the impact of chemical and biomolecular research in modern society, considering the public’s welfare and cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Civil Engineering, MCE
Students pursuing the MCE degree may choose from a wide variety of concentrations including coastal, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and civil infrastructure systems, or water resources engineering. Our graduates work in private sector construction companies and resource management, public sector infrastructure development, environmental and humanitarian organizations, as well as research organizations that focus on sustainable outcomes. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Computer Science, MS
The Master of Science in Computer Science teaches students across foundational areas: systems and networks, software, and information. Additionally, students can specialize their program in autonomous driving or artificial intelligence. The computer science alumni network provides invaluable support and offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and insights into industry trends to current students. This community of professionals committed to mutual success is backed up by an exceptional career services team at UD. From personalized career counseling and interview techniques to exclusive job fairs featuring top employers, we ensure our students are fully prepared to navigate the job market confidently. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Cybersecurity, MS
The University of Delaware is an National Security Agency (NSA) accredited Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education The master’s degree in Cybersecurity is structured to enable professionals to gain advanced training in this field. Unlike other programs that are solely focused on IT security, this program emphasizes design, development, and management of computers and networks and the software that those systems depend upon. Knowledge acquired through this program will prepare the graduating student to practice as a security professional in the security industry, or provide similar functions to enterprises that either need security professionals or in-depth security knowledge for the safe development of their products and services. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Electrical & Computer Engineering, MS
Students in the MS program may elect to choose a concentration area of study including Computer Systems & Networking, Signal Processing, Communications and Controls, Materials and Devices, Electromagnetics and Photonics, and Biomedical Engineering. Graduates of this program will be able to analyze ECE engineering problems, understand the technical literature, communicate effectively, and demonstrate professional development and maturity in preparation for a successful professional career in an ECE related field. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Materials Science and Engineering, MS
Graduates of this program will be able to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. Using modern engineering tools and techniques, students will be able to successfully practice the engineering profession in a variety of settings, use oral and written communication to convey technical concepts to engineers and non-engineers, and collaborate as members or leaders of a technical project team. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Mechanical Engineering, MS
The educational goals of the MS in Mechanical Engineering program are to impart students with advanced analytical and technical knowledge in the core areas of mechanical engineering while also providing specialized knowledge in new and emerging areas, enabling them to lead successful careers in industry, pursue advanced degrees, and to contribute to the profession and society at large. Graduates of the MSME program will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply graduate-level mathematics to the solution of engineering problems in the general areas of mechanical engineering. Students may complete this Masters degree with or without a thesis.
Quantitative Systems Pharmacology, MS
Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) combines pharmacology, engineering and computational modeling to understand how drugs interact with biological systems. QSP is essential for model-informed drug development, especially in oncology and precision medicine. As FDA guidance increasingly prioritizes QSP-based approaches, demand for trained professionals is rising — but formal training pipelines remain rare. Graduates of this program will be ready to make an immediate impact in the pharmaceutical industry, government or Ph.D. research. Non-thesis and/or internship placement is required as part of this program.
Robotics, MS
In the face of the rising expenditures on robotics, there will be a continuing and increasing need for skilled interdisciplinary engineers to design, build, and program robots in the future. This interdisciplinary Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program answers the societal, government, and industry need for specialized education in this field. Graduates of this program will be able to demonstrate different technical skills depending on their specialization through elective course selection. These skills may cover different aspects of design, analysis, simulation, and control of robotic systems. Yet all graduates should be able to demonstrate competency relative to the following three program learning outcomes.