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179 Best Master's Engineering Programs in the United States

179 Master's Engineering courses are taught at 72 universities in the United States, typically lasting 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Los Angeles and Georgia Institute of Technology.

169Master's Degree
OC Oklahoma Christian University logo
#1,696 in United States United States

Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Oklahoma Christian University — The Master of Science in Systems Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University is designed to equip students with a robust understanding of system integration, performance...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
173Master's Degree
UA University of Advancing Technology logo
#1,879 in United States United States

Software Engineering

University of Advancing Technology — The Master's Degree in Software Engineering at the University of Advancing Technology delves deep into the principles and practices of software development. This program...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering

How these courses are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #1 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 66,146,162 citations and an h-index of 2,281. 6 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (172), Biomedical Engineering (2), Civil Engineering (1) and Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1). The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 87% are full-time and 18 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Montana Tech offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Engineering in the United States?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (QS World #1), University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40) and Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's Engineering in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Master's Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with null the next most common.

When do Master's Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's Engineering online with a university in the United States?

18 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's Engineering courses in the United States?

Montana Tech, with 15, ahead of University of Texas at Tyler (8).

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