Online Master’s in Engineering Degrees

Founded in 1907 as the Riverside Citrus Experiment Station, UC Riverside hosts six schools and colleges and enrolls more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students annually.

The fully online master of science in engineering at UC Riverside offers seven specializations: bioengineering, electrical engineering, materials at the nanoscale, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, data science, and chemical engineering.

The program offers three start dates and typically takes 13 months to complete. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and submit GRE or FE scores. They must also submit evidence of significant professional engineering experience, any industry-recognized certifications, reference letters, and official transcripts.

The largest UC campus in terms of undergraduate enrollment, UCLA hosts more than 40,000 students each year. The Samueli School of Engineering at UCLA offers a 36-unit master of science in engineering that students can complete entirely online.

Enrollees can choose from nine specializations, including materials science, manufacturing and design, aerospace, and electrical engineering. Students who pursue a program designated as a specialized area of study receive an additional certificate of specialization.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA in junior- and senior-level coursework. Applicants must also submit GRE scores, though some applicants may receive a GRE score waiver depending on their background. Students can transfer up to two graduate-level courses toward the degree.

Founded in 1848, the University of Wisconsin's main campus occupies 938 acres along Lake Mendota in Madison. The university enrolls about 45,000 students each year and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across 13 schools and colleges.

The master of engineering in engineering at UW-Madison comprises 30 credits and follows a cohort model of education. Students can complete the program over four semesters and two summer sessions. The curriculum includes coursework in engineering economic analysis and management, effective negotiation principles and strategies, technical project management, and engineering applications of statistics.

Applicants must hold a bachelor of science in engineering from an accredited university and at least two years of professional engineering experience post-graduation.

NC State began in 1887 as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Today, the university enrolls more than 36,700 undergraduate and graduate students annually across 12 colleges.

The online master of science in aerospace engineering comprises 30 credits. The curriculum includes coursework in foundations of fluid dynamics, heat transfer theory and applications, principles of structural vibration, and engineering design optimization. A coursework-only degree, the program does not require candidates to write a thesis or pass a comprehensive exam to graduate.

Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout the program to be eligible for the degree. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field.

Founded in 1894, Louisiana Tech University enrolls close to 12,000 students each year. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across five colleges. The College of Engineering and Science offers a master of science in engineering with a concentration in industrial engineering.

Students can pursue one of three study options: a non-thesis program comprising 36 credits, a 30-credit thesis program, or a 36-credit practicum program. Online enrollees can complete the practicum requirement locally with approval from the program director.

All students take two core courses: introduction to engineering and science research methods and engineering computational methods. Learners also study topics like manufacturing and operations analysis, reliability engineering, operations research, and economics and decision-making.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's in engineering from an accredited school and submit GRE scores.

Arizona State University began as the Territorial Normal School in 1886. One of 16 ASU colleges and schools, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offers an online master of engineering in engineering management. The program prepares graduates for leadership positions in technical and engineering projects.

The 30-credit curriculum includes coursework in strategic technology management, applied stochastic operations research models, and web-enabled decision support systems. By enrolling in a cluster of courses on related topics, students can pursue an elective path in one of four areas: supply chain management, quality management, entrepreneurship and innovation, or systems and software management.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, math, or science. The program favors applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits of a bachelor's program or the last 12 credits of a master's degree.

Texas A&M began in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Currently enrolling around 69,000 students each year, the university offers more than 400 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across 17 academic colleges.

The College of Engineering offers master's degrees in 14 fields, including biomedical, chemical, petroleum, and industrial and systems engineering. For students whose professional interests lie beyond the realm of traditional engineering programs, the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering also offers degrees in nontraditional and emerging engineering arenas, such as a master's in engineering with a specialization in cybersecurity. Students can also enroll in a general master's in interdisciplinary engineering.

Founded in 1859 as the Chicago College of Pharmacy, UIC offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 260 fields of study across seven colleges. The school offers a fully online master of engineering degree comprising 36 credits. A coursework-only program, the degree does not require a thesis or special project for completion.

Students can pursue a general master's program or specialize in one of eight areas, including bioinformatics, circuits and electronics, disaster management, or electromagnetics and optics. All students enroll in two core courses: engineering law and engineering management.

Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field, such as chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. Applicants also need a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Established in 1870, Ohio State hosts 19 schools and colleges and enrolls more than 67,000 students annually. Through a partnership with three OSU colleges, students can pursue an online master of engineering management degree.

The degree comprises 30 credits, including 15 core credits, 12 elective credits, and a three-credit capstone course. Students can pursue the degree entirely online. Motivated enrollees can complete the program in as few as 16 months. However, most students enroll in one or two courses each semester and graduate within 2-3 years.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of professional or internship experience. Non-engineering degree-holders may need to fulfill additional requirements, such as submitting GRE scores, depending on their professional background.

Established in 1856, UMD hosts more than 40,700 students annually and offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at UMD offers a 30-credit, online professional master of engineering.

The program offers 18 specializations, including seven fully online specializations: bioengineering, cybersecurity, reliability engineering, electronic packaging, fire protection engineering, project management, and energy systems engineering.

Students can enroll full time or part time; however, candidates must complete their program within five years. A coursework-only program, the professional master of engineering does not require a thesis or capstone project to graduate.