<p>I am a Chinese student and I am applying for graduate school in US now. My major is ECE(Electrical and Computer Engineering).
I am wondering whether I can choose Power System as my graduate program? How's its possibility, and will it influence my study a lot?
Thank you~</p>
<p>To the best of my knowledge few American universities offer Power Systems as their specialty. I know that a school in Florida called Florida International University offers that as one of their specialties. More recognized schools like the University of Florida don’t have Power Systems as a main field so be aware of that. If you do specialize in Power Systems don’t expect to get the same opportunities or salary as those who did something else like DSP.</p>
<p>My university, Illinois Institute of Technology has a Masters in Power Engineering ( a more or less professional degree) </p>
<p>[IIT</a> Armour | Electrical and Computer Engineering | Graduate Programs | Master of Power Engineering](<a href=“http://www.iit.edu/engineering/ece/programs/grad/ms_pe.shtml]IIT”>http://www.iit.edu/engineering/ece/programs/grad/ms_pe.shtml)</p>
<p>We also has a relatively large research effort in power electronics and engineering through WISER. These degrees are generally Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.</p>
<p>[IIT</a> WISER | Research Projects](<a href=“http://www.iit.edu/wiser/research/projects/]IIT”>http://www.iit.edu/wiser/research/projects/)</p>
<p>The University of Southern California (USC) also offers a MS program for Power Engineering. There’s both an on-campus version as well as an online version (I think it’s called DEN or something like that).</p>
<p>I met somebody who concentrated in power from Virginia Tech.</p>
<p>I did a research on Power System, and @xraymancs I know IIT has a Master on Power Engineering. How’s IIT? I heard that IIT gives lots of ad to asian students, especially Chinese and Indian students. Is that true? </p>
<p>Thank <a href=“mailto:you@RacinReaver”>you@RacinReaver</a>. USC is out of my consideration because my GPA is low…</p>
<p>@ken285 I haven’t pay attention to VT yet…I want to apply for graduate school in california, Chicago, NY and Arizona … Thank you all the way.</p>
<p>Power Systems, as in utilities and the electric power grid, or as in switching power supply work? How low is the low GPA? If USC is out, VT is probably also out. Many programs require a 3.2 GPA just to apply.</p>
<p>In NY, would you prefer NYC area or is the whole state OK (Rochester, Troy, Syracuse, Binghamton)?</p>
<p>@Magnetron Many people believe that USC is very difficult for admission…So USC is out.
Whole state is OK… But I prefer California much more than NY because ee there is much better( easier for finding a job though I will apply for Ph. D after graduate program) You know for international students both admission and job are much more difficult.</p>
<p>Kevin - As an engineer, I understand your situation (the, all except the GPA. Recommendations for graduate programs depend on GPA and GRE scores. That and whether you want to consider power grid or power supply design. Virginia Tech has probably the best pipeline of power supply designers in the US but not into the world of 3-phase 60Hz generators.</p>
<p>For power distribution, NY has RPI and Clarkson. Here is a list (not entirely comprehensive) recommended by the IEEE: [Schools</a> offering power engineering courses - IEEE PES Scholarship Plus Initiative ™](<a href=“http://www.ee-scholarship.org/how-it-works/students/universities/]Schools”>http://www.ee-scholarship.org/how-it-works/students/universities/)</p>
<p>@Magnetron Thank you so much !! I have been searching this list. I will concentrate on application, and find out which college is my best choice.</p>
<p>Yes, IIT does give aid to International students but mostly undergraduates. Masters students generally do not get much financial aid at most universities in the United States.</p>