Engineering Degrees

A wide variety of engineering degrees are available online from the general to the more specific. Each engineering degree program is designed to prepare the student for some of today's most highly-technical careers. All engineering degree programs are designed in a way that provides a student with a solid foundation in advanced mathematics and technology. Some of the most common online engineering degrees include: computer engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering and mechanical engineering. These online engineering programs include certificate programs, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs, depending on the school and specialty you choose.

Online degree programs in computer engineering include courses that teach students the nuts and bolts of microprocessors and operating systems; programming environments and programming languages, such as Java; networking and how computers share and process data; and database system design.

Online degree programs in systems engineering are designed to teach students how to take a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving in a variety of business, engineering and information technology (IT) fields. Courses will involve quantitative analysis, computing skills and calculus.

Online degree programs in software engineering offer courses that teach students about software systems, how to design software, computer hardware, computer networking, and management principles in computer engineering.

Online degree programs in electrical engineering include courses in the fundamentals of electricity; electronic measurements and instruments; and electric motors and controls. Most online courses will discuss principles of electronic engineering as they relate to computer technology. Students will also generally be required to participate in successful applied projects, where they take what they have learned and apply it hands-on.

Online degree programs in electronics engineering prepare students for careers where they can assist in the design and development of electronic equipment and their individual components. They also work in testing and production of such electronics and electronic components. Course material may touch on digital and analog electronics, computer hardware and software, programming and networking.

Online degree programs in mechanical engineering may provide courses that teach students the fundamentals of materials processing, mechanical design, technical writing and drafting, fluid-solid interactions and technical mathematics.

The short descriptions we've just provided are only a sampling of some of the more common engineering programs available online. Other online programs are available in civil engineering, environmental engineering and biological/chemical engineering.