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A PhD in electrical engineering typically requires a solid understanding of advanced mathematics, including differential equations, but may not encompass the same depth of mathematical theory as a dedicated math degree. Electrical engineers generally need less mathematical knowledge compared to math majors, focusing more on applied mathematics relevant to engineering problems. For those interested in pursuing a master's in electrical engineering with a background in math and a minor in physics, admission is feasible, as the skills gained in math can be beneficial, especially in areas like signal and image processing, which overlap between electrical engineering and applied mathematics.
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How much knowledge in math would a phd in electrical engineering know? Would it be less than a person who specialized in math a degree or more? If i wanted to be an electrical engineer, but i wanted to specialize in math and minor in physics, what are my chances of getting into a masters program for electrical engineering?
 
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Pretty sure that electrical engineers need to know differential equations. Other than that I'm not sure.
 
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How much knowledge in math would a phd in electrical engineering know? Would it be less than a person who specialized in math a degree or more? If i wanted to be an electrical engineer, but i wanted to specialize in math and minor in physics, what are my chances of getting into a masters program for electrical engineering?

Pure or applied math? Either way, EE's probably need to know less math than math majors. If you majored in math and minored in physics, you should still be able to get into EE programs. Signal and image processing is done in both EE and applied math programs.
 

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