MS in Communications Engineering in USA

Study Communications Engineering in the USA

Communications Engineering in the USA covers wireless systems, 5G/6G networks, signal processing, optical communications, and satellite systems. Top programmes include Stanford University, MIT, University of Southern California (USC), Georgia Tech, and University of Texas at Austin — all with strong industry ties to AT&T, Qualcomm, Intel, Broadcom, and Apple.

Communications Engineering is STEM-designated (STEM OPT: 3 years). The global 5G rollout and satellite internet expansion (Starlink, Amazon Kuiper) are driving massive demand. Entry salaries range from USD $90,000–$150,000, with wireless systems engineers at Qualcomm and Intel among the highest-paid graduates.

Key Facts

• Duration: 1.5–2 years
• Intake: August/September
• Tuition: USD $28,000–$55,000/yr
• STEM OPT: 3 years
• Entry salary: USD $90,000–$150,000

Top Universities

• Stanford University — Electrical Engineering (Communications) MS
• MIT — EECS (Communications) MS
• USC — Electrical Engineering (Communications) MS
• Georgia Tech — ECE (Communications) MS