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Advance Your Engineering Career With Graduate-Level Skills

Move your engineering career forward with a graduate degree or certificate from Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology. Our 100% online, fully accredited programs allow students to learn from highly skilled, tenured faculty with real-world leadership experience. Earn your degree or certificate on your schedule in programs that prioritize your work-life balance. Apply your skills in your current role and pursue advancement opportunities down the road.

  • Ranked #74 in Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report.1
  • Ohio University has achieved "Research 1" Classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
  • Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Online Graduate Degree & Certificate Programs

We offer three online engineering master's degrees and five engineering certificates designed to prepare engineers for senior and leadership roles.

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

  • 100% online coursework
  • Duration: 5 semesters
  • Credit hours: 32

Employ modern engineering and computational tools as you design systems under various constraints for one or more areas of technical specialization.

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

  • 100% online coursework
  • Duration: 6 semesters
  • Credit hours: 36

Learn to solve complex, practical engineering challenges in the growing areas of electrical engineering, like navigation and electromagnetics.

Master of Engineering Management

  • 100% online coursework
  • Duration: 5-6 semesters
  • Credit hours: 34

Learn to lead technical teams, departments and organizations with an advanced understanding of engineering and management.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 2–3 semesters
  • Credit hours: 11

Prepare to transition into leadership using statistical analysis in decision-making. Apply courses to the Master of Engineering Management degree.

Engineering Analytics Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 3 semesters
  • Credit hours: 13

Prepare to better lead teams by making data-informed business decisions. Apply courses to the Master of Engineering Management degree.

Engineering Leadership Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 3 semesters
  • Credit hours: 9

Lead where technology and a technical workforce must be understood. Courses can be applied to the Master of Engineering Management degree.

Engineering Management Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 3 semesters
  • Credit hours: 11

Prepare to be a skilled manager in the field of engineering. Courses can be applied to the Master of Engineering Management degree.

Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate

  • 100% online
  • Duration: 3 semesters
  • Credit hours: 11

Positively impact organizations by implementing change initiatives. Take Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt exams in the program.

  • Online Learning Experience

    No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.

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  • About the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

    Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology is devoted to preparing students for the jobs of the future. Russ College is known for world-class studies in avionics engineering focused on electronic navigation, communication and surveillance. Russ College is also the home of the prestigious Russ Prize. Ohio University holds a "Research 1" Classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

A Flexible, Career-Focused Online Curriculum

Ohio University's online engineering curriculum is designed with real-world applications in mind. Courses are taught by experienced faculty who have both engaged in cutting-edge research and implemented real solutions on real engineering teams. Learn by doing with project- and lab-based assessment.

The Experience You Need to Advance Your Engineering Career

Engineers with graduate-level credentials are typically trusted with more complex and higher visibility roles than those with bachelor's degrees. By earning a certificate or master's degree, you will increase your influence in your current job and become a strong candidate for new opportunities.

Top 5 Careers for Engineering Graduates

  1. Engineering Manager, $165,370 per year2
  2. Industrial Production Manager, $116,970 per year3
  3. Electrical and Electronics Engineer, $109,010 per year4
  4. Computer Systems Analyst, $103,800 per year5
  5. Construction Manager, $104,900 per year6

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Financial Aid and Scholarships 

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100. 

In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.

Support for Military-Affiliated Students

Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Sources

  1. U.S. News & World Report. Ohio University (Russ). Retrieved May 30, 2023, from https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/ohio-university-main-campus-OENG0095/engineering.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Architectural and Engineering Managers. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Industrial Production Managers. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/industrial-production-managers.htm.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer Systems Analysts. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Construction Managers. Retrieved August 9, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm.