Best Specialization in Electrical Engineering at Stevens for Projects & Job Prospects

Hi! I am about to start a master's program in electrical engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology next month. I haven't decided about my specialization yet. The areas that I consider include communications and signal processing, power engineering, robotics and control, microelectronics and photonics, and embedded systems.I wonder which one could lead to the engaging projects (solving problems/improving efficiency), job opportunities as well as good compensation. By the way, I am in my early 40's, just for reference. 

Hi Thomas,
My simplistic, but valid advice is to pick what you're interested in most. All of these are great areas, with high demand, I believe. Whatever you study today might not be as important in a few years, so I believe in keeping up with all areas of tech. I enjoy reading articles and occasional in-depth papers, and once in a while I still pick up a textbook in an area that interests me. I've switched fields every 5-10 years anyway, so I think it's good to be prepared for anything.

One factor in the specialization you select would be the professor you'd work with. I found that's more important than I realized when I was in school. You could meet some professors and talk to them. The one with whom you have the best rapport, and who seems to be looking to help you rather than just get you to do research on their project to help their career, is probably the one you want to work for.

Best wishes for this new chapter in your career and your life.-Bob

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Totally agree with Bob. Perhaps power electronics could be a good topic considering the problems of the next future about energy. But, the most important thing is to keep you with the right flexibility to switch from one topic to another one.