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.

Founded in 1871, U of A enrolls approximately 27,000 students annually through more than 200 academic programs across 10 colleges and schools. The College of Engineering offers a 30-credit master of science in engineering that students can pursue entirely online.

The program follows an eight-week delivery schedule, and most enrollees graduate within two years. Students can tailor the degree to their professional interests. However, candidates must satisfy core requirements in mathematics, computer applications, management, and technical communications.

Engineering master's degree applicants must hold an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants who do not meet the GPA threshold but have at least three years of relevant work experience may receive conditional admission. The program does not require GRE scores.

Established in 1923, Rowan University enrolls more than 20,000 students every year across 12 schools and colleges. The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering offers an online master of engineering management degree. The program comprises 30 credits and offers two tracks: project management and construction management.

Students complete 18 core credits and 12 specialization credits. Core courses cover topics such as engineering economics, strategic risk management, engineering law and ethics, and systems in engineering management.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must also submit a statement of professional objectives, describing how a master's in engineering management can help them reach their career goals.

Established in 1879, Colorado State University hosts over 35,000 students annually. Comprising eight schools and colleges, CSU offers more than 160 programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an online master's in engineering.

Students can pursue an online master's in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. The programs generally comprise around 30 credits and do not require candidates to write a thesis or complete a capstone project to earn the degree.

Admission criteria vary slightly between fields, but applicants typically need a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Established in 1885, UA currently enrolls around 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. The school's online master's in engineering degrees include electrical, industrial, materials science, mechanical, and systems engineering. Students can also pursue a master of engineering in innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship or in mining, geological, and geophysical engineering.

Many of the engineering programs allow enrollees to customize their study plan by choosing courses that support their career objectives. Degree candidates can also choose from coursework-only programs or programs that require a thesis or project to graduate. Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor's degree and submit transcripts.

Chartered in 1878, MSU enrolls more than 20,000 students annually through over 160 programs across eight colleges. MSU's Bagley College of Engineering offers a fully online, 30-credit master of engineering program.

Students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis track. Regardless of their choice, all students enroll in two core classes: engineering statistics and project management.

Degree candidates who choose to write a thesis must enroll in a non-credit thesis formatting course. Candidates who pursue a non-thesis program must enroll in a capstone course.

Students can craft an individualized program of study, choosing from courses in areas such as aerospace and aerodynamics engineering; civil, transportation, and construction systems; coastal and water management; and materials and fluids engineering.