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Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

The future of microelectronics is bright — begin at ASU

Together we aim to upskill today’s, train tomorrow’s, and inspire the future microelectronics workforce.

The U.S. semiconductor industry is growing fast — are you ready to grow with it?

Experts project a 33% increase in microelectronics jobs by 2030, growing from approximately 345,000 today to over 460,000.

However, without training more professionals, the industry may leave up to 67,000 critical roles—particularly for technicians and engineers—unfilled.

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU is preparing the next generation of microelectronics professionals. Here’s how you can get started:

Bar chart showing job growth in microelectronics with 277,000 jobs in 2020, 345,000 in 2025 and 460,000  jobs projected for 2030.

Get your microelectronics education at the Fulton Schools

Choose from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and a wide array of technical electives focused on semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, electrical engineering and other microelectronics-rich disciplines, all aligned with current industry demands. To learn more, explore all the options.

Stay ahead of industry trends with stackable microcredentials

Learn from experts at the forefront of innovation in chip design, advanced packaging, photonics and materials. Cutting-edge research and evolving workforce needs shape the Fulton Schools’ stackable microcredentials. As a next step, consider signing up to earn your first badge.

Get hands-on experience conducting research

Strengthen your experience through lab-based coursework, research projects and student organizations working with industry partners. Moreover, the Fulton Schools provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and real-world learning spaces.

Get an internship in the semiconductor industry

Launch your career in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries by exploring semiconductor internships with a range of local and national employers—including ASU partners like Intel, TSMC, Applied Materials, and more.

Fulton Schools microelectronics news

  • Outline of Arizona filled with gold circuit patterns, featuring a central microchip, set against a dark red and gold circuit board background.

    Chipping in: ASU engineers to help shape the future of semiconductors

    ASU’s Fulton Schools drive semiconductor innovation with advanced research, labs and industry partnerships, shaping a skilled workforce for the future.

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  • An ASU engineering faculty member in a maroon polo shirt sits at a desk with research data displayed on a computer monitor behind him.

    Applying new AI to microelectronics manufacturing

    The project seeks to improve the manufacturing systems of plasma chambers where microchip etching takes place.

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  • Students wearing VR headsets sit in a classroom, with virtual hands interacting with a 3D model labeled "Source" projected in the foreground.

    Extended reality class prepares students for semiconductor industry

    Fulton Schools Professor Umberto Celano is using extended reality technology in the classroom to enhance semiconductor metrology methods for students.

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