You may already have some schools on your shortlist so let's talk acceptance. One major question is if you need an undergraduate degree in engineering in order to gain entry into a M.Sc.Eng. program. Perhaps surprisingly, it's not<\/em> mandatory in all cases. Some schools offer a transition program to help career changers both understand and overcome the differences between the discipline of engineering and other majors. One prominent example is the Late Entry Accelerated Program at Boston University, which helps those with non-engineering undergraduate degrees earn master's degrees in a range of competitive disciplines, including computer engineering.<\/p>\n

So while it is technically possible for the art history major to gain acceptance into an engineering graduate program, the majority of graduate students will have backgrounds and degrees in engineering.<\/p>\n

What's maybe most important is that you understand precisely the requirements for a particular program and meet them all by the given deadline.<\/p>\n

Here's one real-world example: The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Florida — the largest academic program on the University of Florida campus by enrollment, according to the university — shares these minimum requirements for admittance into its master's program for mechanical engineering:<\/p>\n

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\"A baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering or in Aerospace Engineering, or baccalaureate degree in a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program.\" ABET is a nonprofit organization that accredits colleges and university programs in applied sciences and engineering.<\/li>\n
At least a 3.0 GPA out of a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n
A combined GRE score of 301 or higher on both verbal and quantitative, with at least a 151 score on the quantitative portion. The GRE is the Graduate Record Examination.<\/li>\n
International students will have to submit scores and meet minimum requirement on the TOEFL, or Test of English as a Foreign Language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There may also be requirements to include a resume<\/strong>, official undergraduate transcripts<\/strong> and recommendations<\/strong>. Some of these may take time to procure, so it's smart to start as far in advance as possible.<\/p>\n
And this is just for admission overall. Different engineering disciplines may have special requirements, so read the fine print for all admission requirements to be the best prepared possible. For example, Purdue University's online dual Master of Science in Engineering-Master of Business Administration (MSE-MBA) requires students with non-engineering bachelor's to take three math courses in order to be eligible, so expect to brush up on the calculus and algebra.<\/p>\n
Nearly all engineering programs will include a mix of practical learning, research and theory and coursework will vary tremendously based on the school's focus, your engineering background and any sub-specialities you wish to pursue. A quick review of several course catalogs for master's degrees in engineering shows a wide range of topics and approaches, from \"Advanced Orbital Dynamics\" to \"Linear System Theory.\"<\/p>\n
Fully online vs. hybrid programs<\/strong><\/p>\n
With many degree programs, you can choose an on-campus or online option or both, so as part of your decision-making process, you will want to evaluate how much a program caters to distance learning, student reviews of the online experience, and that it carries the type of program you wish to pursue.<\/p>\n
For example, at Purdue University, some programs are full online but others may only be offered in \"hybrid format\" where students are required to spend at least some time on campus.<\/p>\n
It may also be important to some to know the mix of distance vs. traditional students within a degree program or simply for the school overall.<\/p>\n
Among our top 10 ranked schools, the percentage of students involved in distance learning in some aspect varied widely, from a high of nearly 42 percent with Missouri University of Science and Technology to a low of around 13 percent at Texas A&M University-College Station. It makes sense to understand — and ask — if online classes are materially identical to what's offered on-campus. In their marketing materials, many colleges promote the fact that there is no difference between earning a graduate degree on-campus vs. online. Others say degrees granted will not differentiate if it was obtained solely online vs. on-campus.<\/p>\n
Internships<\/strong><\/p>\n
The role and availability of internships will vary from program to program, but it pays to investigate opportunities and expectations upfront as internships are an excellent way to learn and to make professional connections. They may also be mandatory in order to receive your degree, much like a research thesis might be.<\/p>\n
Accreditation<\/strong><\/p>\n
It's important your chosen college or university is fully accredited. For two-year and undergraduate work in engineering, the gold-standard is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which accredits programs within colleges and universities. The ABET commission does not accredit graduate programs, but a particular program may require that your undergraduate degree come from an ABET-accredited program. Please check with the school directly but if you have any questions or you can contact the accrediting body directly. In your research you may also come across regional accreditation, such as the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).<\/p>\n
Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n
Financial assistance may be available as you pursue your online master's degree in engineering, whether full- or part-time. To find that help, you should search across two tracks — general scholarships for graduate work which would be applied to engineering, or those specific to engineering tracks. Some may be designed to encourage distance learning while others may be applied to programs regardless of online or on-campus. A good source might be Peterson's, an online portal for scholarships. Just be sure to fully vet the opportunity by researching past winners and the reputation of the organization. Also good to remember: It's not just about scholarships. Extra financial support for your graduate study may be found in the form of fellowships and grants as well.<\/p>\n
Licensing<\/strong><\/p>\n
While it's not required in order to gain employment as an engineer, the National Society of Professional Engineers does license engineers, allowing them to use, if they wish, the designation of \"P.E.\" after their name (professional engineer). While not specific to graduate education, the prerequisites for this program include, according to the society, a four-year college degree and at least four years of work experience under an existing professional engineer. You will also have to pass two exams and pursue a state license in order to qualify for licensure.<\/p>","title":"Master's in Engineering Program Details","newsletters":[],"priorityLevel":2,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceCodes":[],"serviceKey":0,"articleKey":0,"contentType":"Blurb","key":227656310,"webSiteKey":253390,"activeFlag":"Y","externalSourceKey":0,"images":[],"level":16,"subjectCodes":[],"totalRatings":0,"weight":0,"blurbKey":227656310,"blurbTags":[],"geoData":[],"tags":[],"averageRatings":0,"vendorKey":0,"blurbTypeKey":9389,"totalComments":0,"commentListing":[],"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","fileBlurbKey":118348110,"position":"PROGRAM_DETAILS"}],"blurbPosition":"PROGRAM_DETAILS"},{"blurbsArr":[{"qualificationCodes":[],"downloadableFiles":[],"altWebPage":[],"questionSetKey":0,"language":"ENGLISH-USA","blurb":"
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Earning a master's degree in engineering can lead to a positions and careers in a wide range of industries. Here is an overview of three positions and the work entailed in those careers:<\/p>\n
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1. Petroleum Engineer<\/div>\n
A petroleum engineer is all about extracting valuable fuel from the earth, whether natural gas or oil, and harnessing it for the benefit of a private company or government agency. Ideally a professional in this field would have an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering, but other engineering disciplines may be acceptable. While there are myriad jobs in the wider industry that do not require a bachelor's degree, this one usually does, so an undergraduate degree is the first foot in the door. An advanced degree could help advance along an existing track to become a manager or branch out into sub-specialties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Architectural and Engineering Manager<\/div>\n
Architectural and engineering managers love seeing an idea for a structure, home or building come to life and are well-grounded in the disciplines of math and science. They also need to be highly skilled at project management, as the core of this job is coordinating the diverse roles and deliverables necessary for a company to succeed in the architectural and building trades, from finance to marketing. While not required, an advanced degree that combined a master's in business administration with a background in engineering would certainly support the dual nature of this role — part engineer and part administrator.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Aerospace Engineer<\/div>\n
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The largest program in the top 10 with more than 16,000 graduate students enrolled, the University of Florida offers plenty of options for prospective students, but especially in engineering. Students can choose between multiple disciplines including Aerospace, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Computer, Environmental, Manufacturing Systems and Information Systems. Online students will be in plentiful company at the University of Florida, where nearly 40 percent of graduate student are enrolled in at least some form of distance learning. Further, many programs offer subspecialties here, such as a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a specialization in Environmental Systems Engineering, or a Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering with a specialization in Electronic Materials.<\/p>","title":"University of Florida (engineering)","priorityLevel":11,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":202705510,"key":227656910,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"University of Florida (engineering)","abstract":"","blurbKey":227656910,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":20,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":18,"time":1481242700000,"day":5},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":0,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":17,"time":1481242620000,"day":5},"fileBlurbKey":118348510,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_4"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"oklahoma-state-university-main-campus-engineering.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":9,"hours":12,"seconds":4,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":55,"time":1481316904000,"day":6},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1391586610,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"N","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_5","authors":[],"createdByUser":1391586610,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/engineering-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":193680210,"blurb":"
The engineering school at Oklahoma State University earned high marks for its affordability and flexibility. Here, prospective students can strike a balance between the resources that typically surround a large public university without spending a mint. Among all the schools analyzed, Oklahoma State was the second most affordable program in the top 10, ranking 6th overall on this metric. Students here focus their learning across three master's degree options: Engineering & Technology Management, Electrical & Computer Engineering and Industrial Engineering & Management. For maximum flexibility for online learners, courses can be viewed live or downloaded in compressed form for viewing at a later date.<\/p>","title":"Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (engineering)","priorityLevel":12,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":202705710,"key":227657110,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (engineering)","abstract":"","blurbKey":227657110,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":40,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":20,"time":1481242840000,"day":5},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":0,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":20,"time":1481242800000,"day":5},"fileBlurbKey":118348710,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_5"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"engineering-programs","qualificationCodes":["MASTER"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":12,"hours":12,"seconds":3,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":21,"time":1481574063000,"day":2},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE","ALL_INSTITUTIONS","ALL_TOPICS"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1391586610,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"Timothy O' Connor","subjectCodes":["GENERAL-ENGINEERING"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"Learn what to expect when earning a master’s degree in engineering, also called an M.Sc.Eng. or MScEng, and find top schools offering online engineering programs. ","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","position":"DEFAULT","authors":[{"profileURL":"","penName":"Timothy O' Connor","aclUserInfo":{"aclUserKey":0},"penNameKey":35730210,"imageURL":"","customData":"","title":"","authorBio":"","email":""}],"createdByUser":1419750,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/engineering-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":193680210,"blurb":"
Given the broad push for better STEM-centered education across all grade levels — STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math — it would be easy to assume all you need to get ahead in these fields is a basic undergraduate college degree and solid technical skills.<\/p>\n
While salaries for undergraduate engineering majors remain among the highest of all academic degrees, multiple national salary surveys also show that pay rises even further with an advanced engineering education.<\/p>\n
Some graduate programs offer multiple tracks of study and opportunities for specialization, from aerospace to systems engineering, computer software to environmental engineering. But with all these choices comes the need for decisions. How can you find the best online master's degree program in engineering? What factors will you need to evaluate in order to make the investment of time, energy and cost pay off?<\/p>\n
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Ranking highly on affordability, the University of Idaho offers graduate degrees in engineering across six disciplines: Civil, Computer, Electrical, Geological, Mechanical and Engineering Management. Graduates of this program join 20,000 alumni of the school of engineering, which touts a \"rigorous mix of lectures, laboratory work and innovative real-world team projects.\" The school has a strong focus on growing its online learning presence, with new courses added each year. It's also flexible within the master's curriculum. For example, the Department of Computer Science's M.S. in Computer Science degree offers both a thesis or non-thesis option online through the University of Idaho's Engineering Outreach program.<\/p>","title":"University of Idaho (engineering)","priorityLevel":13,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":202705610,"key":227657010,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"University of Idaho (engineering)","abstract":"","blurbKey":227657010,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":40,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":19,"time":1481242780000,"day":5},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":0,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":18,"time":1481242680000,"day":5},"fileBlurbKey":118348610,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_6"},{"blurbsArr":[{"qualificationCodes":[],"downloadableFiles":[],"altWebPage":[],"questionSetKey":193680210,"language":"ENGLISH-USA","blurb":"
Methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n
To be included in the rankings, all colleges had to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n
\n
Offer the particular graduate program online<\/li>\n
Enroll full-time or part-time graduate students<\/li>\n
Have at least 1 percent of their graduate students enrolled in distance education classes<\/li>\n
Have awarded at least one graduate degree in any related subject between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Once we had our list of schools for each subject and degree level, we ranked them on four criteria:<\/p>\n
\n
Affordability<\/strong>, based on the in-state average tuition for full-time graduate students, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n
Flexibility<\/strong>, based on the percentage of graduate students enrolled in any distance education courses, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n
Program Prominence, <\/strong>The ratio of the number of students receiving master’s\/doctoral degrees in that program to the total number of graduate students awarded a degree, National Center for Education Statistics, 2015-16<\/li>\n
Related Degrees<\/strong>, based on the number of programs the school offers that are in this particular subject and similar subjects, National Center for Education Statistics, 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2016-17, National Center for Education Statistics, http:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/ipeds\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Article Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n
Georgetown University, Value of Undergraduate Majors, https:\/\/cew.georgetown.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Economic-Value-of-College-Majors-Full-Report-v2.compressed.pdf#page=33<\/p>\n
National Association of Colleges and Employers, http:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/s03182015\/top-paid-engineering-majors.aspx and<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/salary-resources\/salary-survey.aspx<\/p>\n
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, https:\/\/www.asme.org\/career-education\/articles\/early-career-engineers\/engineering-salaries-on-the-rise<\/p>\n
National Society of Professional Engineers, https:\/\/www.nspe.org<\/p>\n
Purdue University, http:\/\/online.purdue.edu\/online-programs\/masters-degrees<\/p>\n
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, https:\/\/www.asme.org<\/p>\n
LEAP program at Boston University, http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eng\/programs\/late-entry-accelerated-program-leap\/<\/p>\n
ABET, http:\/\/www.abet.org\/<\/p>\n
Peterson's, https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/graduate-schools\/graduate-school-scholarships.aspx#\/sweeps-modal<\/p>\n
University of Florida, http:\/\/www.distance.ufl.edu\/masters<\/p>\n
Bureau of Labor Statistics career descriptions, http:\/\/www.bls.gov<\/p>","title":"Our Methodology and Sources","newsletters":[],"priorityLevel":5,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceCodes":[],"serviceKey":0,"articleKey":0,"contentType":"Blurb","key":227657610,"webSiteKey":253390,"activeFlag":"Y","externalSourceKey":0,"images":[],"level":16,"subjectCodes":[],"totalRatings":0,"weight":0,"blurbKey":227657610,"blurbTags":[],"geoData":[],"tags":[],"averageRatings":0,"vendorKey":0,"blurbTypeKey":9389,"totalComments":0,"commentListing":[],"fileBlurbFlag":"Y","fileBlurbKey":118349210,"position":"methodology"}],"blurbPosition":"methodology"},{"blurbsArr":[{"leader":"","fileName":"texas-tech-university-engineering.html","qualificationCodes":["QUALIFICATION"],"articleMapType":"Body","pageNumber":0,"downloadableFiles":[],"articleActiveFlag":"Y","language":"ENGLISH-USA","updatedDate":{"date":9,"hours":10,"seconds":17,"month":3,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2017,"minutes":31,"time":1489084277000,"day":5},"authorBio":"","newsletters":[],"articleType":"Standard Article","tableOfContent":[],"serviceCodes":["GENERAL_AUDIENCE_EVERYONE"],"contentType":"Article","webSiteKey":253390,"updatedByUser":1391586610,"image":"","images":[],"level":16,"author":"","subjectCodes":["SUBJECT"],"totalRatings":0,"metaDesc":"","weight":0,"geoData":[],"siteMapChangeFreqCode":"","tags":[],"vendorKey":0,"commentListing":[],"siteMapPriority":0,"fileBlurbFlag":"N","position":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_7","authors":[],"createdByUser":1391586610,"articleTypeKey":204800,"altWebPage":[{"isCanonical":"Y","webSiteName":"www.gradsource.com_content","URI":"/online-masters-degree/engineering-programs/","URL":"http://www.gradsource.com"}],"questionSetKey":193680210,"blurb":"
Texas Tech, based in Lubbock, is another affordable option, coming in 8th for affordability overall. It boasts a sizeable community of online learners within its graduate programs, nearly 30 percent, and offers an Interdisciplinary Master of Engineering and a master's in Systems & Engineering Management. According to the school, students in its distance learning programs are typically \"practicing engineers who are balancing career and family responsibilities.\" Texas Tech is quite open to those who must \"go-it-slow\" due to these competing demands, adding within its program descriptions that many of their students take only one course per semester, though there are opportunities to take more.<\/p>","title":"Texas Tech University (engineering)","priorityLevel":14,"businessUnitCode":"","dealerKey":0,"serviceKey":101440,"articleKey":202705910,"key":227657310,"postable":true,"activeFlag":"Y","updatedPostDate":null,"externalSourceKey":0,"publicationSource":"","linkText":"Texas Tech University (engineering)","abstract":"","blurbKey":227657310,"blurbTags":[],"averageRatings":0,"blurbTypeKey":20150,"createdDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":26,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":22,"time":1481242946000,"day":5},"totalComments":0,"postDate":{"date":8,"hours":16,"seconds":0,"month":12,"timezoneOffset":-480,"year":2016,"minutes":21,"time":1481242860000,"day":5},"fileBlurbKey":118348910,"metaKeyword":""}],"blurbPosition":"ABOUT_THIS_SCHOOL_7"}]}]

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