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Best Online Engineering Schools

Universities whose own online engineering programs — not the institution's campus reputation — meet our published criteria. A school is selected when it offers at least two verified online engineering degrees and at least one of them is selected in our bachelor's, master's, PhD or major lists. Listed alphabetically; an editorial assessment, not an official ranking.

Methodology v1.0 · criteria and evidence rules · reviewed October 12, 2026 · 15 schools selected of 55 in the directory

About this selection

Eligible degrees
Schools with at least two verified online engineering degrees in this directory. Engineering Technology and hybrid programs do not count toward a school's inclusion.
Programs considered
All 55 schools in our directory, evaluated only on their verified online engineering programs. Institutional reputation and other departments are not considered.
Selection criteria
At least two verified online engineering programs, and at least one selected in our bachelor's, master's, PhD or major lists. The school analysis below summarizes the evidence across its programs.
Order
Alphabetical by school. Not numbered: we do not have comparable outcome data that would justify ordering.
Sponsorship
Paid placements never affect inclusion, order or assessment, and are never shown inside this list. Sponsorship disclosure
Sources
Official pages of each school, linked fact by fact on each program page; ABET accreditation from ABET's accredited-program database (shown, never scored); institutional accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education (DAPIP). Desk research only — we did not visit or interview programs.
Evidence limitations
Outcome figures (completion, licensure-exam pass rates, employment) are not used: programs report them for different periods, cohorts and examinations. Selection says nothing about licensure eligibility in your state.
  1. Kansas State University logo

    Kansas State University

    Manhattan, KS

    Kansas State University: 5 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 6 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 3 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Thesis and non-thesis options are both published.

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: campus visit — plan for travel.
    • Tuition is published, but not on a basis that allows a total-cost estimate (fees excluded).
    • The GRE is required.
  2. Lamar University logo

    Lamar University

    Beaumont, TX

    Lamar University: 3 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 3 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 1 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $83,186.29 (121 credits × $687.49 per credit; fees excluded).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
    • Only upper-division courses are online; lower-division mathematics and science are completed elsewhere.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
  3. Liberty University logo

    Liberty University

    Lynchburg, VA

    Liberty University: 2 verified online engineering programs across 2 degree levels and 2 majors; 1 fully online (stated); 2 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $54,530 (133 credits × $410 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Part-time study is offered.
    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Estimated total tuition $18,000 (30 credits × $600 per credit; fees excluded).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: intensive, in-person laboratory — plan for travel.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
  4. Michigan Technological University logo

    Michigan Technological University

    Houghton, MI

    Michigan Technological University: 7 verified online engineering programs across 2 degree levels and 6 majors; 1 fully online (stated); 3 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $43,440 (30 credits × $1,448 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
  5. Missouri University of Science and Technology logo

    Missouri University of Science and Technology

    Rolla, MO

    Missouri University of Science and Technology: 6 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 6 majors; 3 fully online (stated); 2 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Thesis and non-thesis options are both published.
    • Estimated total tuition $28,500 (30 credits × $950 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Part-time study is offered.

    Tradeoffs to check

    • The GRE is required.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
  6. North Carolina State University logo

    North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, NC

    North Carolina State University: 10 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 11 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 4 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $54,123.30 (30 credits × $1,804.11 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • Estimated total tuition $55,927.41 (31 credits × $1,804.11 per credit; fees excluded).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
    • Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
    • The GRE is required.
  7. Penn State World Campus logo

    Penn State World Campus

    University Park, PA

    Penn State World Campus: 7 verified online engineering programs across 2 degree levels and 6 majors; 6 fully online (stated); 6 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Estimated total tuition $31,440 (30 credits × $1,048 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • Part-time study is offered.

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Requires in-person attendance: on-campus lab session, in-person laboratory — plan for travel.
  8. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology logo

    South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

    Rapid City, SD

    South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: 3 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 3 majors; 1 fully online (stated); 1 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Estimated total tuition $15,570 (30 credits × $519 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
  9. Texas A&M University logo

    Texas A&M University

    College Station, TX

    Texas A&M University: 18 verified online engineering programs across 2 degree levels and 10 majors; 4 fully online (stated); 2 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: qualifying exam, dissertation defense — plan for travel.
    • Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
    • Funding for distance students is not stated.
  10. University of Alabama logo

    University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa, AL

    University of Alabama: 5 verified online engineering programs across 3 degree levels and 3 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 2 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $28,800 (60 credits × $480 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Part-time study is offered.
    • The GRE is not required (stated).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: on-campus lab session, proctored exams, in-person laboratory — plan for travel.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
  11. University of Idaho logo

    University of Idaho

    Moscow, ID

    University of Idaho: 3 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 3 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 3 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $19,650 (30 credits × $655 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).
    • Part-time study is offered.

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: proctored exams — plan for travel.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
  12. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 8 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 10 majors; 4 fully online (stated); 4 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Estimated total tuition $38,240 (32 credits × $1,195 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Part-time study is offered.
    • Estimated total tuition $43,020 (36 credits × $1,195 per credit; fees excluded).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Whether any campus attendance is required is not stated on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.

  13. University of North Dakota

    Grand Forks, ND

    University of North Dakota: 24 verified online engineering programs across 3 degree levels and 8 majors; 7 fully online (stated); 5 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: summer lab session — plan for travel.
    • Tuition for this program is not published on the pages we checked.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
  14. University of Southern California logo

    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, CA

    University of Southern California: 11 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 9 majors; 11 fully online (stated); 10 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • The school states the degree can be completed with no physical attendance.
    • Thesis and non-thesis options are both published.
    • Estimated total tuition $74,034 (27 credits × $2,742 per credit; fees excluded).
    • The GRE is not required (stated).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Tuition is published, but not on a basis that allows a total-cost estimate (fees excluded).
  15. Virginia Tech logo

    Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, VA

    Virginia Tech: 6 verified online engineering programs across 1 degree level and 4 majors; 0 fully online (stated); 4 selected in our program lists.

    Online engineering programs supporting this selection

    Strengths in the official information

    • Estimated total tuition $59,902.50 (30 credits × $1,996.75 per credit; fees excluded).
    • Part-time study is offered.
    • Thesis and non-thesis options are both published.
    • The GRE is not required (stated).

    Tradeoffs to check

    • Requires in-person attendance: other in-person requirement — plan for travel.
    • No dated application deadline is published for the current cycle on the pages we checked.
    • Full-time / part-time options are not stated.

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