Universities
Semiconductor Processing Graduate Certificate
Institution: Arizona State University (ASU)
Type: Graduate Certificate (15 credit hours)
Category: Fab & Manufacturing
Delivery: In-person (Tempe)
Cost: Standard tuition
Website: https://prod-asudivi.fsewp.asu.edu/semte/certificate-in-semiconductor-processing
Apply: https://asu.edu/apply
Description:
A graduate-level credential covering semiconductor materials, device physics, fabrication processes, and cleanroom operations, aligned with CHIPS workforce needs.
Includes: Cleanroom experience ✓ | Hands-on lab ✓ | Credential ✓
BS in Engineering Science (Microelectronics)
Institution: Arizona State University
Type: Bachelor’s Degree
Category: Microelectronics, Fab
Delivery: In-person
Cost: Standard tuition
Website: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/bachelors/major/ASU00/ESESCMEBS
Description:
Undergraduate degree focused on semiconductor devices, fabrication, materials, and electronics fundamentals.
Includes: Laboratory ✓ | Capstone ✓ | Industry relevance ✓
MIT – Microfabrication & Nanofabrication Courses (xSeries + On-campus)
Institution: MIT
Type: Graduate Courses / xSeries online
Category: Fabrication, Materials, Nanotech
Delivery: Online + On-Campus
Cost: Mixed (Free-to-audit to paid)
Website: https://www.edx.org/xseries/mitx-microelectronics
Description:
Advanced semiconductor process and device-fabrication coursework taught by MIT researchers.
Includes: Free audit option ✓ | Advanced content ✓
UC Berkeley – Semiconductor Device & IC Design Courses
Institution: UC Berkeley
Type: University Courses (EE130, EE105, EE140, EE240)
Category: Chip Design, Device Physics
Delivery: In-person
Cost: Tuition-based
Website: https://eecs.berkeley.edu
Description:
Berkeley’s semiconductor curriculum covers analog/digital IC design, semiconductor device physics, and fabrication fundamentals.
Includes: Lab ✓ | Design projects ✓
Georgia Tech – MS ECE (Semiconductor / VLSI Track)
Type: Master’s Degree
Category: VLSI, Chip Design, Packaging
Delivery: In-person + some online
Website: https://ece.gatech.edu/academics/masters
Description:
Industry-aligned VLSI and semiconductor engineering program focused on IC design, packaging, and advanced architectures.
Includes: Capstone ✓ | Research ✓
Stanford EE – Semiconductor Devices & IC Systems
Website: https://ee.stanford.edu
Category: Device Physics, IC Modeling
Includes: Graduate-level rigor ✓ | Device modeling ✓