The field of electrical engineering is a highly lucrative one with plenty of opportunities for advancement. Even those electrical engineers who hold a bachelors degree earn nearly six figures, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Practicing engineers who choose to pursue online masters electrical engineering programs like the ones evaluated in this ranking stand to make even more. These programs tend to be flexible in terms of both scheduling and curriculum, making it convenient for students to achieve their career goals. In this ranking, our editors examine the top 5 online master's in electrical engineering programs. For more general information regarding online learning visit our ranking of the top online colleges.
Rating and Ranking MethodologyTuition Points:
Under $35,000—1 point
Under $30,000—2 points
Under $25,000—3 points
Under $20,000—4 points
Under $15,000—5 points
Under $10,000—6 points
Under $5,000—7 points
US News and World Report Recognition as a Top Online School for Master's Engineering Programs
Top 10— 4 points
Top 25 —3 points
Top 50 —2 points
Top 75 —1 point
Customization Options
Format Customizations (e.g. Hybrid/Online, Full-time/Part-Time, Accelerated, Degree Completion, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option
Content Customizations (e.g. Minors, Concentrations, Specializations, etc.)—1 Point Per Customization Option (5-point cap)
Wow Factor
1 point awarded for each unique feature or program that "wowed" us
In pursuit of the top 30 online master's programs in electrical engineering programs, our editors began with an initial pool of 44 schools. We were able to narrow these initial findings by applying an affordability filter, eliminating those schools with a tuition above $35,000 from the ranking. Finally, we used information from College Navigator and U.S. News & World Report as well as from each school's website to apply the rating and ranking methodology above. In cases of a tie, the most affordable programs appear higher in the rankings.
Featured Online Engineering Programs
This concludes our ranking of the top 30 online master's in electrical engineering degree programs.
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