Bachelor of Science in Microelectronic Engineering/Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Public Policy

Rochester Institute of Technology

In RIT’s microelectronic engineering degree, you’ll combine an electrical engineering core with material science and optical engineering to design, fabricate, and integrate microelectronic or nanoelectronic circuits and sensors. With explosive industry growth in semiconductors at an all-time high, the time to pursue a career in microelectronics couldn’t be better. Microchips are virtually everywhere and embedded in everything from game consoles, automobiles, and aviation to data science, advanced computing technologies, and so much more.Thanks to the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, semiconductor companies are receiving billions of federal dollars to keep the U.S. at the forefront of the microchip industry. In addition, the growing adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G is driving the demand for semiconductor production. The number of new jobs for microelectronic engineers has skyrocketed and continues to climb exponentially. Because of the monumental semiconductor manufacturing boom, talented semiconductor engineers who understand the design of semiconductors and can direct and optimize their fabrication are in high demand. Integrated nanoelectronic and microelectronic circuits and sensors are driving our global economy, increasing our productivity, and helping improve our quality of life. This is an exciting time to pursue a rewarding career in microelectronics.

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