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Online Engineering Degree Programs

If you're going to pursue a career in engineering its important that you know what type of education or degree is going to get you there. You can earning an associate's, bachelor's, master's, and PhD degree in engineering.
  • Associate of Science in Engineering Degree
    This is a two-year degree programs that will prepare and qualify graduates to work as a technician, performing technical and research support task under the supervision of an engineer. This degree will qualify graduates for a few entry-level job positions and to pursue a 4-year bachelors degree.

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
    Almost every entry-level career position in an engineering field requires that candidates first earn a 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program. The first two years of the program typically include a variety of general education courses in liberal arts and course sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) designed to help build needed analytical and communication skills. During the last half of the bachelor's degree program students will focus on major courses and electives in the field of applied science where the wish to launch their career.

  • Master's Degrees in Engineering
    Most masters's degree programs in engineering require candidates to have earned a bachelor's degree engineering. Many master's candidates are working professionals and engineers who are looking to acquire new knowledge, update their skills, and position themselves for career advancement opportunities. Online master's degree programs in engineering are becoming increasingly popular as they allow students to complete their degree while pursuing an engineering career at the same time.

  • PhD in Engineering
    The PhD is the highest qualification in the field of engineering. It is typically reserved for students and career professionals who want to teach engineering at college level or work exclusively in research.

Online Degrees in Engineering


Whether you're interested in earning your associate's, bachelor's, master's or PhD degree in engineering you'll be able to find your program offered online. The master's degree in engineering is by far the most popular of the four online programs, since these degrees usually attract students who are already employed as engineers. Online degree programs in engineering are flexible, self-paced, and specifically designed to accomodate the rigorous schedules of working adults.

Online Engineering Degrees Available

The following is a selection of engineering programs. To learn more about specific programs offered select a category below.
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