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Online Engineering Master's Degrees

Online master's degrees in engineering — Master of Science (MS, MSE), Master of Engineering (MEng) and discipline awards such as the MSME or MSEE. Programs differ in thesis and non-thesis options, research versus professional focus, prerequisite or bridge requirements for applicants from other fields, and whether any campus visits are required.

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Listed alphabetically by school. This directory is not a ranking. What we list

260

verified online master's programs

104

fully online (stated, no attendance)

15

require some physical attendance

88

GRE not required (stated)

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Arizona State University

Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Master'sMSE
Location: Scottsdale, AZSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: Length not published · 30 credits
Tuition: $605 per credit · Online students — ASU Online graduate rate for most programs, plus program fees · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $18,150 (30 credits × $605 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Arizona State University

Master of Science in Engineering in Engineering Science (Software Engineering) (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Engineering in Engineering Science (Software Engineering)

Engineering Science · Software Engineering

Master'sMSE
Location: Scottsdale, AZSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: Length not published · 30 credits
Tuition: $605 per credit · Online students — ASU Online graduate rate for most programs, plus program fees · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $18,150 (30 credits × $605 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Arizona State University

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: Scottsdale, AZSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: Length not published · 30 credits
Tuition: $605 per credit · Online students — ASU Online graduate rate for most programs, plus program fees · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $18,150 (30 credits × $605 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Arizona State University

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: Scottsdale, AZSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: Length not published · 30 credits
Tuition: $605 per credit · Online students — ASU Online graduate rate for most programs, plus program fees · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $18,150 (30 credits × $605 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Civil Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Master'sMCE Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Engineering (Interdisciplinary) (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Engineering

General Engineering

Master'sMEng Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 33 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $31,317 (33 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Materials Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 30 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $28,470 (30 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Science in Polymer and Fiber Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Polymer and Fiber Engineering

Materials Engineering

Master'sMS Fully online
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Fully online (stated)Coursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Fully online (stated)
Duration: as little as two years or as long as six years (depending on the course load taken) · 36 credits
Tuition: $949 per credit · All students · year not statedEst. total tuition $34,164 (36 credits × $949 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Colorado State University

Master of Engineering, Plan C (Online specializations)

Awarded degree: Master of Engineering

General engineering · concentrations: Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Master'sMEConcentration
Location: Fort Collins, COSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: can be completed in 2 years · 30 credits
Tuition: $747 per credit · Online students — Electrical and Computer Engineering specializations · year not statedEst. total tuition $29,760 (30 credits × $992 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Colorado State University

Master of Materials Engineering, Plan C (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering

Master'sMME
Location: Fort Collins, COSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verifiedRemote / kit / virtual labs published
Duration: 18 months or more · 30 credits
Tuition: $760 per credit · Online students — Program Details box · year not statedEst. total tuition $22,800 (30 credits × $760 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Colorado State University

Master of Science in Computer Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: Fort Collins, COSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: can be completed in 2 years · 30 credits
Tuition: $747 per credit · Online students · year not statedEst. total tuition $22,410 (30 credits × $747 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Colorado State University

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: Fort Collins, COSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Study intensity not published
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: can be completed in 2 years · 30 credits
Tuition: $747 per credit · Online students · year not statedEst. total tuition $22,410 (30 credits × $747 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Columbia University

MS in Biomedical Engineering (Online, CVN)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: New York, NYSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Part-time
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: anywhere from one-and-a-half years to five years, depending on how many courses you take each semester (depends on course load) · 30 credits
Tuition: $2,822 per credit · All students — CVN Credit Tuition · year not stated
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Columbia University

MS in Chemical Engineering (Online, CVN)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: New York, NYSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Part-time
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: anywhere from one-and-a-half years to five years, depending on how many courses you take each semester (depends on course load) · 30 credits
Tuition: $2,822 per credit · All students — CVN Credit Tuition · year not stated
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Columbia University

MS in Civil Engineering (Online, CVN)

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

Master'sMS
Location: New York, NYSchool location — not an enrollment restriction
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Physical attendance requirements (labs, visits, exams, research) are listed separately.Whole degree online · Part-time
Physical attendance: Online coursework; physical attendance not verified
Duration: anywhere from one-and-a-half years to five years, depending on how many courses you take each semester (depends on course load) · 30 credits
Tuition: $2,822 per credit · All students — CVN Credit Tuition · year not stated
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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MS, MEng and the other master's awards

Master of Science (MS, MSE, MSME, MSEE…) — 176 programs

Often offered with a thesis option and positioned as preparation for research or doctoral study as well as practice. Online MS students usually take the non-thesis route; where a thesis is allowed at a distance, the program says how research supervision works.

Master of Engineering (MEng) — 65 programs

A professional, coursework-based degree — sometimes with a project or capstone — aimed at practicing engineers. It is generally not designed as a route to a PhD. Neither award is “better”; they serve different purposes. MS vs MEng

  • 89 programs publish a thesis option and 185 publish a non-thesis, project or coursework-only option (thesis vs non-thesis).
  • 63 programs state part-time study; most online engineering master's students study part-time while working.
  • 71 programs publish mathematics, engineering or bridge prerequisites — relevant if your bachelor's is not in engineering (applying without an engineering bachelor's).

Tuition on one comparable basis

Estimated total tuition = published per-credit rate × published required credits, or a published whole-program figure; the rate for all online students or, where rates differ, the nonresident rate. Fees and travel are excluded. 185 of 260 programs publish enough to compare. Method and full table: affordable online engineering master's.

Online engineering master's programs by estimated total tuition (published rate × required credits, fees excluded).
School and programFormatPublished rate usedCreditsEstimated total tuition
University of AlabamaMaster of Science (MS) in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics OnlineOnline + required attendance$480 per creditAll students · year not stated30$14,400rate × credits
University of AlabamaMaster of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering OnlineOnline + required attendance$480 per creditAll students · year not stated30$14,400rate × credits
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyMaster of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering — Sustainable Engineering Specialization (Online)Online$519 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Distance courses (SD nonresident), tuition per credit · 2026-202730$15,570rate × credits
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyMaster of Science in Construction Engineering & Management (Online)Fully online (stated)$519 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Distance courses (SD nonresident), tuition per credit · 2026-202730$15,570rate × credits
North Dakota State UniversityBiomedical Engineering Master's (M.S.), online optionOnline$521.06 per creditOnline students — Online Masters, Graduate Certificates per-credit rate, Engineering Tuition C · year not stated30$15,631.80rate × credits
North Dakota State UniversityOnline Professional Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Master of Engineering)Fully online (stated)$521.06 per creditOnline students — Online Masters, Graduate Certificates per-credit rate, Engineering Tuition C · year not stated30$15,631.80rate × credits
Oklahoma State UniversityElectrical Engineering, MS - OnlineOnline$555 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Graduate out-of-state online (tuition and fees) · 2026-202730$16,650rate × credits
Oklahoma State UniversityIndustrial Engineering and Management, MS - OnlineOnline$555 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Graduate out-of-state online (tuition and fees) · 2026-202730$16,650rate × credits
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyMaster of Science in Mining Engineering & Management (Online)Online$519 per creditNonresident (out-of-state) — Distance courses (SD nonresident), tuition per credit · 2026-202733$17,127rate × credits
Liberty UniversityMaster of Engineering (MEng) OnlineFully online (stated)$600 per creditAll students — Graduate Full Time · 2026-202730$18,000rate × credits

Online engineering master's: common questions

Do online engineering master's programs require campus visits?
Most graduate engineering coursework is analytical, computational or design-based, so many programs state that no campus visits are required. Some require an orientation, a lab week or proctored exams at an approved center. A program is labelled fully online here only when the school says so.
Can I apply without an engineering bachelor's degree?
Some programs admit applicants with degrees in mathematics, physics, computer science or another engineering discipline, often with prerequisite or bridge courses. Each profile lists the published prior-degree and prerequisite requirements.
Do I need the GRE?
Policies differ. Many online engineering master's programs state that the GRE is not required or can be waived; others require it. Missing information is shown as not verified, never as “no GRE”.
Are online master's degrees ABET-accredited?
ABET accredits very few master's programs. The absence of ABET accreditation at the master's level is normal and does not by itself say anything about program quality.

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