|
|
|
Thinking of Studying Engineering Online?
|
If so, check out the top 25 engineering degrees, as ranked by GetEducated, LLC, an organization informing consumers about online education.
1. North Carolina State University (NC)
2. California State University, Dominguez Hills (CA)
3. Mississippi State University (MI)
4. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD)
5. Oklahoma State University (OK)
6. University of South Carolina (SC)
7. University of Toledo (OH)
8. University of Tennessee (TN)
9. State University of New York at Binghamton (NY)
10. Eastern Michigan University (MI)
11. Boise State University (ID)
12. University of Delaware (DE)
13. Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VA)
14. California State University, Long Beach (CA)
15. Capitol College (MD)
16. Kansas State University (KS)
17. University of Idaho (ID)
18. Iowa State University (IA)
19. (tied) Auburn University (AL) and University of Wisconsin - Platteville (WI)
20. University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)
21. University of Colorado at Boulder (CO)
22. University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
23. Pennsylvania State University (PA)
24. Oregon State University (OR)
25. University of Missouri - Rolla (MO)
General findings: The survey of 56 distance learning master's programs revealed that online engineering degrees can cost anywhere from $5,280 to $67,500.
Spotlight on real-time engineering
California State University, Northridge has added synchronous content and dynamic interaction to its engineering department's distance learning program. The result will be high-quality voice over the Internet and multiplatform support, as well as a eecord/playback feature that enables students to review course material.
Engineering in demand
Did you know that electrical engineering is number two of the top 10 in-demand degrees, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers? That's why the engineering schools at the University of Buffalo and the State University of New York at Stony Brook and Binghamton are creating the world's first fully online bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, scheduled to launch fall 2006.
© 2006 Classes USA, Inc. All rights reserved.