Gain the Penn State advantage in engineering
Engineering and technology drive the changes and innovation taking place in every segment of society, including banking, manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, and defense. To be at the forefront of those changes and to have a competitive advantage over others, you need the knowledge and skills that employers demand. Penn State's online engineering degree programs can give you that advantage.
Engineering Programs
Nationally Recognized
Our graduate engineering programs are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
Acoustics
(Master of Engineering)
Apply now to start January 8
Master the fundamentals of acoustics to prepare for a rewarding career in audio, biology, medicine, geology, electronics, physics, music, architecture, or other emerging fields.
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Additive Manufacturing and Design
(Master of Engineering)
Apply by March 1 to start May 13
Position yourself to be a leader in the fast-growing 3D printing industry. This online master's program draws upon the resources and faculty of Penn State’s renowned College of Engineering to offer students the analytical and practical skills required for using additive manufacturing technologies.
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Additive Manufacturing and Design
(Graduate Certificate)
Apply by June 1 to start August 26
Establish foundational knowledge of additive manufacturing (3D printing) and improve the critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills needed by additive manufacturing engineers with this online certificate program.
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Electrical Engineering
(Master of Engineering)
Apply by December 20 to start January 8
Prepare for a broad range of electrical engineering careers by focusing on practical, hands-on course work developed by experts in the field. This online master's degree program does not require GRE scores or a thesis.
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Electrical Engineering
(Postbaccalaureate Certificate)
Apply by December 20 to start January 8
Obtain skills and knowledge that can support your work as an engineer who designs electrical devices and systems that usher in the future. Courses with a grade of B or better from this 9-credit certificate can be applied to the World Campus Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.
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Engineering
(Doctor of Engineering)
Apply by March 15 to start May 13
This online program provides a deep understanding of advanced engineering and high-level leadership principles, helping you prepare to direct high-performing research divisions or companies. This D.Eng. incorporates the rigor of a Ph.D. but shifts the focus of career progression from academic research to leadership in an industrial or commercial setting.
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Engineering Management
(Master's Degree)
Apply by April 15 to start May 7
Build your technical leadership skills in this cohort-based online master's degree program that encourages collaborative learning and peer teamwork as you explore engineering management with world-class Penn State faculty.
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Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
(Graduate Certificate)
Apply by April 1 to start May 13
Supplement your technical engineering skills with courses focused on communication, ethics, entrepreneurial thinking, and professionalism. This online certificate program was designed for working engineering professionals who want to prepare for leadership positions.
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Industrial Engineering
(Master of Engineering)
Apply by March 15 to start May 13
The course work for this online master's degree program prepares you to evaluate and optimize complex engineering systems and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing cost and waste.
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Mechanical Engineering
(Master of Science)
Apply by July 15 to start August 26
Learn from faculty who are experts in their fields of study as you build your knowledge of research, analysis, and design in mechanical engineering. With limited formal course requirements, this online degree program lets you customize your plan to match your professional goals.
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Nuclear Engineering
(Master of Engineering)
Apply by April 15 to start May 13
Tailor this online master's degree program to support your educational and professional goals. This non-thesis Penn State program offers a relevant and flexible nuclear engineering curriculum with course work developed by experts in the field.
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Software Engineering
(Master's Degree)
Apply by April 15 to start May 7
Learn cutting-edge approaches to creating, maintaining, and improving software systems. This cohort-based online master's program mimics the remote-workplace environment often found in the global marketplace.
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Software Engineering
(Bachelor of Science)
Apply by March 15 to start May 13
This ABET–accredited online software engineering degree program is ideal for creative thinkers interested in coding and computer programming, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. During your senior year, you will work with real companies during an industry-sponsored design project.
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Systems Engineering
(Master of Engineering)
Apply by April 15 to start May 13
Collaborate with your peers as you learn to identify, analyze, and manage complex systems and processes. This cohort-based online master's degree program encourages systems engineering students to build ties and gain perspectives from their peers in other disciplines.
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I knew I needed a master's degree to keep moving upward, and it was an easy decision to get a master's in a field that I have already been investing my time and energy into. During my search for online programs, Penn State was unquestionably the top choice for me given its reputation and affordability.
Andy Park
