Best Online Master’s in Engineering

BEST ONLINE MASTER'S IN ENGINEERING
By James Barham and Dr. Winston Ewert
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Find top-ranked online master’s in engineering degree programs to help students wanting to hold highly specialized roles as aerospace engineers, naval architects, computer scientists, and more.

Top 10 Universities for Online Master's in Engineering

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  1. Cornell University
  2. University of Southern California
  3. University of Texas at Austin
  4. University of Arizona
  5. Syracuse University
  6. University of Missouri
  7. University of Massachusetts Amherst
  8. Florida State University
  9. University of Cincinnati
  10. Arizona State University
  1. University of Kentucky 94%
  2. Arizona State University 88%
  3. University of Arizona 87%
  4. University of Oklahoma 85%
  5. University of Cincinnati 85%
  6. University of Arkansas 83%
  7. University of Alabama 79%
  8. University of Missouri 77%
  9. University of Delaware 72%
  10. University at Buffalo 70%
  1. University of Central Florida 31 to 1
  2. University of Houston 23 to 1
  3. Florida State University 21 to 1
  4. University of Oklahoma 20 to 1
  5. University of Alabama 20 to 1
  6. Georgia Tech 19 to 1
  7. Texas Tech University 19 to 1
  8. University of Cincinnati 19 to 1
  9. University of Arkansas 19 to 1
  10. University of Missouri 18 to 1
  1. University of Southern California $61,503
  2. Cornell University $61,015
  3. Syracuse University $57,591
  4. Stevens Institute of Technology $56,920
  5. Worcester Polytechnic Institute $55,731
  6. University of Massachusetts Amherst $15,791
  7. New Jersey Institute of Technology $14,790
  8. Clemson University $14,118
  9. University of Delaware $12,980
  10. University of Texas at Austin $11,752
  1. University of Southern California $60,446
  2. Syracuse University $41,616
  3. Stevens Institute of Technology $38,076
  4. Cornell University $29,500
  5. Worcester Polytechnic Institute $28,980
  6. New Jersey Institute of Technology $21,342
  7. University of Delaware $17,100
  8. Georgia Tech $14,570
  9. University of Massachusetts Amherst $14,014
  10. University of Cincinnati $13,224
  1. New Jersey Institute of Technology
  2. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  3. University of Central Florida
  4. Clemson University
  5. Texas Tech University
  6. Stevens Institute of Technology
  7. University of Delaware
  8. University of Arkansas
  9. North Carolina State University
  10. Georgia Tech
  1. Cornell University 9%
  2. University of Southern California 13%
  3. Georgia Tech 16%
  4. University of Texas at Austin 29%
  5. University of Central Florida 36%
  6. Florida State University 37%
  7. North Carolina State University 47%
  8. Clemson University 49%
  9. Stevens Institute of Technology 53%
  10. Syracuse University 59%
  1. University of Southern California 9 to 1
  2. Cornell University 9 to 1
  3. Stevens Institute of Technology 12 to 1
  4. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 13 to 1
  5. University at Buffalo 14 to 1
  6. North Carolina State University 14 to 1
  7. New Jersey Institute of Technology 15 to 1
  8. Syracuse University 15 to 1
  9. University of Delaware 15 to 1
  10. University of Arizona 15 to 1
  1. University of Central Florida $4,478
  2. Florida State University $4,640
  3. University of Oklahoma $4,920
  4. North Carolina State University $6,535
  5. University at Buffalo $7,070
  6. University of Arkansas $7,666
  7. University of Houston $8,685
  8. Texas Tech University $8,935
  9. University of Missouri $10,017
  10. University of Cincinnati $10,099
  1. University of Central Florida $6,916
  2. Texas Tech University $6,956
  3. University of Arkansas $7,875
  4. University of Oklahoma $8,034
  5. University of Houston $8,713
  6. North Carolina State University $9,095
  7. Florida State University $9,684
  8. University of Missouri $9,950
  9. Clemson University $10,600
  10. University of Alabama $10,780

Featured Programs

Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering Degrees

If you’re a working professional, a master’s degree in engineering can provide you with the opportunity to advance in your career and add to your skill set.

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Because the engineering field consists of many subdisciplines and specializations, program requirements may vary greatly. For example, some master’s in engineering degrees require under 30 credits and can be completed in two years, while others may have higher credit requirements and take about four years to complete.

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Most programs, however, offer both online and in-person learning. Coursework will also vary, but master’s in engineering students can expect a combination of hands-on learning, leadership training, and an in-depth examination of current practices in their area of specialization.

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Masters in engineering often go on to hold highly specialized roles as aerospace engineers, naval architects, computer scientists, and more.

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Learn more about what you can do with a mater’s in engineering.

Best Online Master's in Engineering Degree Programs

Median Salaries of Similar Careers in the U.S.

The following graph depicts the average salaries of similar occupations to Electrical Engineers in the U.S.

Source: U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

Annual Salary
95490Civil Engineers
100220Environmental Engineers
107890Electrical Engineers
115490Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
136230Computer Hardware Engineers

Best Online Master’s in Engineering Degree Programs

  1. #1

    Cornell University

    Ithaca , NY
    #10 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #10 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #12 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #15 Top 15 Best Online Colleges for Transfer Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $61K

    Acceptance

    9%

    Graduation

    94%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1470/33

    Online Degrees

    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  2. #2

    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles , CA
    #13 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #16 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #18 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 Best Private Colleges in California 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $62K

    Acceptance

    13%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    38K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1435/32

    Online Degrees

    MS in Aerospace Engineering
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 48
    • Completion time: 2.5-3.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Dynamics and Control
    • Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics Program
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Astronautical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Biomedical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Medical Imaging and Imaging Informatics
    • Required Credits: 29
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Chemical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 28
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Structural Engineering
    • Construction Engineering and Management
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 28
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Computer Science

    Concentrations

    • Scientists and Engineers
    • Software Engineering
    • Required Credits: 37
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Cyber Security Engineering
    • Required Credits: 28
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Electrical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Computer Networks
    • VLSI Design
    • Electric Power
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 48
    • Completion time: 2.5-3.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Financial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 28
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Materials Engineering
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Energy Conversion
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 48
    • Completion time: 2.5-3.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Operations Research Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Petroleum Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Geoscience Technologies
    • Smart Oilfield Technologies
    • Required Credits: 35
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Petroleum Engineering and Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 45
    • Completion time: 2.5-3.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Product Development Engineering
    • Required Credits: 27
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  3. #3

    University of Texas at Austin

    Austin , TX
    #4 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #5 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #6 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #10 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    29%

    Graduation

    88%

    Student body

    45K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1340/29

    Online Degrees

    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  4. #4

    Georgia Tech

    Atlanta , GA
    #10 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #13 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #24 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Georgia Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    16%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    34K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1450/33

    Online Degrees

    MS in Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Analytics
    • Computational Science and Engineering
    • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Medical Physics
    • Operations Research
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 24-36 months
    • Format: Online
    PM in Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Applied Systems Engineering
    • Manufacturing Leadership
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 24 months
    • Format: Online
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  5. #5

    University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati , OH
    #11 15 Best Online Colleges for Veterans to Start Their Careers #2 Best Public Colleges in Ohio 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Ohio 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in Ohio 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    85%

    Graduation

    73%

    Student body

    34K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1225/26

    Online Degrees

    MEng in Mechanical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Robotics
    • Cyber SecurityEngineer using tool.
    • Mechanics
    • Computer-Aided Design
    • Industrial Manufacturing
    • Waste Treatment and Disposal
    • Aerospace and Aviation
    • Biotechnology
    • Automation
    • Energy
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 18 months
    • Format: Online
    MEng in Electrical Engineering

    Concentrations

    • Research and Development
    • Electrical Systems, Components, and Applications
    • Design and Manufacture Various Devices
    • Testing Products and Systems
    • Evaluate Electrical Systems and Components
    • Large Scale Electrical Systems
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  7. #6

    Arizona State University

    Tempe , AZ
    #2 Top 15 Best Online Colleges for Transfer Students in 2023 #2 Top 20 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2023 #22 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #22 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    88%

    Graduation

    66%

    Student body

    73K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1210/24

    Online Degrees

    MS in Industrial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Materials Science and Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering in Electrical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  8. #7

    University of Arizona

    Tucson , AZ
    #4 15 Best Online Colleges for Veterans to Start Their Careers #13 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #19 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 Best Colleges in Arizona 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    87%

    Graduation

    64%

    Student body

    40K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1220/25

    Online Degrees

    MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30-33
    • Completion time: 1.5-2.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Industrial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30 or 33
    • Completion time: 1.5- 2 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Material Sciences and Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS, in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 32
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEng in Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 18-24 months
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing in Photonic Communications Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Nursing in Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30 or 33
    • Completion time: 1.5- 2 years
    • Format: Online
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  9. #8

    University of Houston

    Houston , TX
    #3 Top 15 Best Online Colleges for Transfer Students in 2023 #3 Most Affordable Colleges in Texas 2023 #3 Best Public Colleges in Texas 2023 #4 Best Research Universities in Texas 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    66%

    Graduation

    62%

    Student body

    39K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1215/25

    Online Degrees

    MS in Subsea Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Petroleum Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MSE in Electrical Engineering, Power & Energy Systems
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 31
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MpetE in Petroleum Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  10. #9

    North Carolina State University

    Raleigh , NC
    #2 Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in North Carolina 2023 #3 Best Grad Schools in North Carolina 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in North Carolina 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    47%

    Graduation

    84%

    Student body

    31K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1320/29

    Online Degrees

    MSAE in Aerospace Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: 1.5 years
    • Format: Online
    MBAE in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSCHE in Chemical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MCE in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSCPE in Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSEPSE in Electric Power Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSEE in Electrical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEng in Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MENE in Environmental Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MIE in Industrial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 15
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MMSE in Materials Science and Engineering
    • Required Credits: 31
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MSME in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MNAE in Nanoengineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MNE in Nuclear Engineering
    • Required Credits: 12
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  13. #11

    Syracuse University

    Syracuse , NY
    #1 Top 20 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2023 #7 15 Best Online Colleges for Veterans to Start Their Careers #25 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #5 Best Colleges in New York 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $58K

    Acceptance

    59%

    Graduation

    82%

    Student body

    22K

    Online Degrees

    MS in Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 33
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  15. #13

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute

    Worcester , MA
    #10 Best Research Universities in Massachusetts 2023 #6 Best Online Master’s in Information Technology #6 Best Online Master's Programs in Massachusetts 2023 #7 Fastest Online Doctoral Degree Programs Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $56K

    Acceptance

    60%

    Graduation

    87%

    Student body

    7K

    Online Degrees

    MS in Systems Engineering Leadership
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Fire Protection Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Material Science and Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Robotics Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Manufacturing Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering For Technical Leaders
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MEng in Power Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  16. #14

    Texas Tech University

    Lubbock , TX
    #4 Most Affordable Colleges in Texas 2023 #4 Best Public Colleges in Texas 2023 #7 Best Research Universities in Texas 2023 #7 Best Grad Schools In Texas 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    68%

    Graduation

    63%

    Student body

    36K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1155/24

    Online Degrees

    MEn in Healthcare Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Petroleum Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Software Engineering
    • Required Credits: 33-36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Manufacturing Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MEn in Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Industrial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 36
    • Completion time: 2-3 years
    • Format: Online
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  17. #15

    University of Kentucky

    Lexington , KY
    #14 15 Best Online Colleges for Veterans to Start Their Careers #1 Best Grad Schools in Kentucky 2023 #1 The Most Influential Universities and Colleges Ranked by State 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Kentucky 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    94%

    Graduation

    68%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1175/25

    Online Degrees

    MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  19. #16

    University of Missouri

    Columbia , MO
    #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Missouri 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Missouri 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Missouri 2023 #2 The Most Influential Universities and Colleges Ranked by State 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    77%

    Graduation

    73%

    Student body

    26K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1215/26

    Online Degrees

    MS in Industrial Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Biological Engineering (Non Thesis)
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  20. #17

    University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa , AL
    #10 15 Best Online Colleges for Veterans to Start Their Careers #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama 2023 #1 The Most Influential Universities and Colleges Ranked by State 2023 #1 Alabama's Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    79%

    Graduation

    72%

    Student body

    35K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1200/27

    Online Degrees

    MS in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Mechanical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  21. #18

    University of Massachusetts Amherst

    Amherst , MA
    #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts Ranked for Students in 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts 2023 #6 Best Colleges in Massachusetts 2023 #6 Best Grad Schools in Massachusetts 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $16K

    Acceptance

    66%

    Graduation

    84%

    Student body

    30K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1295/29

    Online Degrees

    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  23. #20

    Florida State University

    Tallahassee , FL
    #12 Top 20 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2023 #24 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $7K

    Acceptance

    37%

    Graduation

    83%

    Student body

    41K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1285/29

    Online Degrees

    MS in Systems Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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  26. #22

    University of Arkansas

    Fayetteville , AR
    #1 The Most Influential Universities and Colleges Ranked by State 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Arkansas 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas 2023 #1 Best Grad Schools in Arkansas 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    83%

    Graduation

    70%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1185/26

    Online Degrees

    MS in Electrical Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2 years
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: 2 years
    • Format: Online
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  27. #23

    University of Central Florida

    Orlando , FL
    #3 Top 20 Best Military Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2023 #5 Top 15 Best Online Colleges for Transfer Students in 2023 #19 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #3 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $6K

    Acceptance

    36%

    Graduation

    75%

    Student body

    63K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1250/27

    Online Degrees

    MSAE in Aerospace Engineering
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering Structural
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Civil Engineering Water Resources
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    MS in Engineering Management
    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
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    • Required Credits: 30
    • Completion time: None Reported
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  29. #25

    New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Newark , NJ
    #2 Most Affordable Colleges in New Jersey 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges New Jersey 2023 #5 Best Grad Schools in New Jersey 2023 #5 Best Research Universities in New Jersey 2023
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    $18K

    Acceptance

    69%

    Graduation

    74%

    Student body

    10K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1295/28

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    MS in Civil Engineering
    • Required Credits: 63
    • Completion time: None Reported
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    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion time: None Reported
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    • Required Credits: None Reported
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Online Degree Frequently Asked Questions

If this is your first time taking an online course, the experience may require some adjustment. While you’ll generally learn the same content and take the same exams as your on-campus peers, the medium will likely require you to manage much of this experience independently. You’ll be accountable for your own time management, your ability to harness the technology at your fingertips, and your ability to focus on the lectures, lessons, and assignments at hand. This means you’ll need to create a suitable workspace for yourself, maintain a realistic schedule, and take it upon yourself to build relationships with your instructors and classmates. With online college, your goal is to find a balance between independence and engagement.

No. The only part of online education that’s easier is actually getting there. Taking the commute out of the equation means getting to class should be a lot more manageable. But that’s where it ends. In general, your online courses will incorporate the very same materials, concepts, and testing methods as would a traditional classroom.

And in many cases, you’ll even have the same instructors as your on-campus counterparts. In fact, if you are adjusting to the experience of independent learning or working with remote learning technology for the first time, online college may even be a little more challenging for you. For a few insights on how to manage this new experience, check out our 10 Tips for Adjusting to School Online.

Accreditation is especially important when it comes to online college. This is because the online education landscape is a mix of highly-reputable institutions and less-than-reputable for-profit schools. Accreditation gives you the power to differentiate between the two. Accreditation is a stamp of approval from an independent accrediting agency which indicates that a college or university is meeting standards of quality, credibility, and currency. School-wide accreditation falls into two major categories: regional and national accreditation. Regional accreditors generally hold jurisdiction only over schools in the states comprising their region, whereas national accreditors hold jurisdiction over schools in all states. Regional accreditation is widely regarded as a more rigorous standard of quality and credibility than national accreditation.

Attending a college or university which is not regionally accredited could limit your opportunities. When seeking an online education, we strongly recommend that students opt for regionally accredited schools. Regional accreditation ensures eligibility for federal loans and grants, ensures your college credits can be transferred between schools, and ensures that your degree credits can be accepted if you wish to earn an advanced degree.

As long as your online college degree is regionally accredited, you should have little difficulty transferring most of your credits or credentials to another regionally accredited undergraduate school. Every school carries its own standards and procedures for granting a transfer. In many cases, you will be required to navigate a bureaucracy in which some of your credits will be transferred and others will be jettisoned. However, provided that you have attended an online school with the proper regional accreditation, you should have plenty of options for transfer.

In most cases, as long you graduate from a well-regarded, regionally-accredited online college, prospective employers won’t look sideways at your degree. In fact, unless you attend an exclusively online college or university, there will likely be no specific indicator on your degree, transcript or resume differentiating your school from its brick-and-mortar counterpart. This means that your employer will likely only differentiate between an online and in-person degree if you mention this distinction.

While some employers may express concern about making the adjustment from online education to in-person workplace collaboration, many other employers will view your online degree as evidence of valuable 21st Century professional skills such as independence, self-motivation, time management, and tech savvy.

If you are a student who thrives on the dynamic energy of in-person discussion, who requires the physical surroundings of a classroom to feel engaged, or who considers the social aspects of education to be of equal importance to the actual content of your courses, online education will require some adjustment.

While there is much that can be supplanted or simulated through the online medium, some students may find that there is nothing which can replace the conversation, collaboration, and motivation that occur in an actual classroom setting. As you make the adjustment to online education, one of the biggest challenges you will likely face is overcoming this difference in order to the get the most out of your classes. Fortunately, we’ve got some great Tips for Online Education Beginners.

The advantages of online classes are many. First and foremost, online courses give you the freedom and flexibility to attend class from anywhere that works for you, whether you’re at home, in a coffee shop, or in a quiet conference room at work. In many cases, you’ll also enjoy the convenience of asynchronous learning opportunities-educational experiences that you can complete on your own schedule. This may include pre-taped lectures, ongoing chat-board discussions, and 24/7 access to digital materials. And of course, just as there are some learners who prefer the energy of a live classroom, there are those who learn best when working in their own personal space, free from distractions. If this sounds like you, you might find the solitude of online learning to be a major advantage.

Resources for Prospective Grad Students

Whether you’re just getting started on your college search, you’re looking for survival tips on your way to a bachelor’s degree, or you’re preparing for the transition into grad school, we’ve got guides, how to’s and tons of other valuable resources to keep you moving forward in your educational journey.

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