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Quantum Engineering Master's Program

Program Details

Degree

Master of Science

Department

Physics

Available

On campus

Contact

Graduate Admissions1.888.511.1306[email protected]
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Prepare to thrive in the new paradigm of quantum technology with a master’s degree from one of the top physics programs in the country.

Best Grad Schools U.S. News & World Report - Engineering 2024Technology based in quantum physics will vastly surpass our current computing power and engineering approaches.

At Stevens, you’ll gain an understanding of the current state of the field and conduct research in emerging areas, such as quantum communications, quantum optics and quantum entanglement. You’ll graduate empowered to make leaps from theoretical science to applied technology solutions that hold promise for advancing science and industry.

A master’s degree in quantum engineering opens the door to doctoral studies and a career in academia, but also industry roles such as atomic physicist, quantum physicist, project manager, consultant and many more. Recent quantum engineering master’s graduates have been hired by companies such as IBM, Google and Amazon.


The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

A chip built by physicist Yuping Huang at Stevens Institute of Technology that creates entangled photonsStevens’ proximity to New York City offers students access to a large startup community that often provides internship, mentorship and employment opportunities for quantum engineering master’s students.

On campus, students collaborate with faculty working at the forefront of the quantum field in several nationally recognized laboratories and centers and can work with the Stevens Quantum Campus Network—the nation’s first campus hybrid quantum-communications network.

Learn more about what makes graduate education from Stevens a unique experience:

  • Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.

  • International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.

  • State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.

  • Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.

Researchers at the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology are developing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges in quantum science and quantum engineering.


A photo of a male student working in the quantum lab surrounded by wires and photonics equipment.More opportunities for Stevens graduate students include:

Find out more about life as a graduate student in the Department of Physics at Stevens by visiting the links below.


Program Admission Requirements


Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career

A recruiter and a Stevens student shake hands at a career event.The physics master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of roles like:

  • Consultant

  • Project Manager

  • Quantum Control Engineer

  • Quantum Hardware Engineer

  • Quantum Physicist

  • Quantum R&D Engineer

  • Quantum Research Scientist

  • Quantum Software Engineer

Our graduates have been hired at: IBM, DWave, Google, Amazon, Picatinny Arsenal


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