Online Programs
The College of Engineering offers fully online degrees and certificate programs through Penn State World Campus.
Online classes are also offered outside of World Campus degree programs to meet the needs of resident students and students from other institutions. To learn more, visit our courses page.
Degree Programs:
- Acoustics (M.Eng)
- Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.Eng)
- Engineering (D.Eng)
- Industrial Engineering (M.Eng)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
- Nuclear Engineering (M.Eng)
- Additive Manufacturing and Design (Graduate Certificate)
- Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (Graduate Certificate)
- Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (Graduate Minor)
Acoustics (M.Eng)
The fundamentals of the interdisciplinary field of acoustics bridge the sciences, engineering, and arts, with application to a wide variety of industries, including audio, biology, medicine, geology, electronics, physics, music, and architecture, as well as the military. As a student in this program, you can gain an in-depth understanding of these fundamentals that can lead to a number of opportunities for professional growth.
Learn more at World Campus: Acoustics
Additive Manufacturing and Design (M.Eng)
The primary goal of the Additive Manufacturing and Design program is to prepare you to apply foundational knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity, in your use of additive manufacturing and associated design tools and methods. You can grow as a leader in 3D printing and prototyping and help accelerate industry adoption of additive manufacturing, while striving for advancement of the technology and developing innovative solutions.
Learn more at World Campus: Additive Manufacturing and Design
Engineering (D.Eng)
This online Doctor of Engineering in Engineering program provides a deep understanding of advanced engineering and high-level leadership principles, helping you prepare to direct high-performing research divisions or companies. This program incorporates the rigor of a Ph.D. but shifts the focus of career progression from academic research to leadership in an industrial or commercial setting.
Learn more at World Campus: Engineering
Industrial Engineering (M.Eng)
The 30-credit Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering is largely based in math and science, with opportunities to study business and psychology. You'll learn from the same faculty who teach on campus and are honored with top rankings in both research and education. The flexible course requirements for this degree allow you to customize your education to match your professional goals and personal interests.
Learn more at World Campus: Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
Mechanical engineers with advanced degrees can be found at the forefront of technological advances, researching, designing, creating, and testing nearly everything. Graduates from the online M.S. program can apply their new knowledge in the automotive, biomedical, nuclear energy, robotics, power generation, aerospace, and (HVAC) industries to name just a few.
Learn more at World Campus: Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering (M.Eng)
Penn State's nuclear engineering program consistently ranks as one of the best in the nation, and with decades of experience in distance and online education, that excellence carries over to the the online Master of Engineering program.
Learn more at World Campus: Nuclear Engineering
Additive Manufacturing and Design (Graduate Certificate)
The primary goal of the Additive Manufacturing and Design program is to prepare you to apply foundational knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity, in your use of additive manufacturing and associated design tools and methods. You can grow as a leader in 3D printing and prototyping and help accelerate industry adoption of additive manufacturing, while striving for advancement of the technology and developing innovative solutions.
Learn more at World Campus: Additive Manufacturing and Design
Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (Graduate Certificate)
The Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and skills in the key aspects of engineering business: leading teams, identifying new business opportunities, working across international and cultural boundaries, effectively managing projects, and promoting internal innovation.
Learn more at World Campus: Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management (Graduate Minor)
The Graduate Minor in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management is available to current Penn State World Campus students. Residential graduate students pursing the ELIM minor are eligible for summer offerings of the courses.
Learn more at World Campus: Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
