EARN YOUR CAREER. EARN USF'S SEMICONDUCTOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE.

Shape the future of U.S. semiconductor design and manufacturing. From phones to medical devices, semiconductors are critical. Global demand is rising, offering lucrative opportunities. Are you prepared to seize them?

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START A LUCRATIVE CAREER FAST

Median annual earnings for those in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is projected at over $100,000 per year. Earn an education that could qualify you for a career with some of the biggest names in semiconductor fabrication as the industry continues to seek new talent. Big names in the semiconductor industry include Samsung, Plasma-Therm, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Semiconductor Graduate Certificate is ideal for those with engineering, math and science skills who are ready to make their mark in advanced tech field. Individuals with professional experience and job titles such as test engineers and process engineers may also be a good fit if they possess physics knowledge. It’s ideal for those with bachelor’s degrees in areas such as: electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials science, physics, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Strong math skills are important.

PRIORITY ADMISSION

Students who complete the semiconductor graduate certificate with a minimum GPA receive priority admissions to USF's face-to-face electrical engineering master’s degree program. Credit hours completed in the graduate certificate will count toward the master's degree.

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For more information about the Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing Graduate Certificate, fill out the form at the bottom of this page in order to get immediate access to our in-depth online brochure about the program. The form will help us personalize information to guide you through your decision making process.

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CHRISTOS FEREKIDES, PH.D.

DEPARTMENT CHAIR, PROFESSOR

Christos Ferekides' research interests include thin-film electronic materials and devices for optoelectronic applications; thin film depositions and properties; device fabrication and characterization.
• Simulations
• Characterization
• Photovoltaics
• Thin Films
• Physics
• Matlab
• Nanotechnology

SEMICONDUCTOR

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