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Engineering Degrees Online or On Campus

On Campus and Online Engineering Degrees

Advance the world and your career with engineering degrees and certificates you can afford. Learn from expert engineering faculty and engage in cutting-edge research. You will benefit from extensive Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) opportunities and a network of exceptional professional contacts with UMass Lowell's on campus and online engineering degrees.

Explore Engineering Programs at UMass Lowell

  • Computer Assisted Manufacturing
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Introduction to Electronic Engineering Technology
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Manufacturing Technology
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Electronic Engineering Technology, A.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Electronic Engineering Technology, B.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Biomedical Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Communications Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Composites & Materials
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Design & Manufacturing Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Digital Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Elastomeric Materials
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Energy Conversion
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Engineering Data Analytics
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Engineering Innovation
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Field Programmable Gate Array
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Integrated Engineering Systems
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Materials Science & Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Medical Imaging & Instrumentations
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Medical Plastics Design & Manufacturing
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Microelectromechanical Systems/Nanoelectromechanical Systems
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Microwave & Wireless Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Modeling, Simulation & Control of Systems & Processes
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Photonics & Opto
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Design
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Engineering Fundamentals
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Materials
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Processing
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Structural Dynamics & Acoustic Modeling Techniques
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • VLSI & Microelectronics
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Wind Energy Engineering
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology, M.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Chemical Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Civil Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Computer Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Electrical Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Energy Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Engineering Management, M.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Industrial Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Marine Science & Technology, M.S.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Mechanical Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Engineering, M.S.E.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Chemical Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Civil Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Computer Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Electrical Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Energy Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Marine Science & Technology, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online
  • Plastics Engineering, Ph.D.
    On Campus | Mix | Online

Engineering Degree Careers

Develop an in-demand skillset in a renowned field for high levels of job satisfaction. U.S. News recognizes UMass Lowell for providing top-rated programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Engineering.

326,562
Jobs
+2.7%
% Change (2015-2023)
$107.3K/yr
Median Earnings
42,874
Annual Openings
Source: Lightcast, 2023
"Overall employment in architecture and engineering occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031 ... this increase is expected to result in about 91,300 new jobs over the decade."
— Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Handbook, Architecture and Engineering Occupations, visited January 5, 2023

Top Companies Hiring UMass Lowell Engineering Graduates

  • Amazon
  • Analog Devices
  • BAE Systems
  • Dell Technologies
  • Medtronic
  • Millipore Sigma
  • Pfizer
  • Raytheon Technologies
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

Faculty Spotlight

Gulden Camci-Unal, Ph.D.

For Gulden Camci-Unal, the overarching goal of her research is to improve human health and quality of life. Her research is at the interface of biomaterials and bioengineering and has made important contributions to the generation of engineered platforms for cardiac, cardiovascular and bone tissue engineering. Her research interests include the design, synthesis and characterization of functional biomaterials for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, developing in vitro disease models for personalized medicine and low-cost point-of-care diagnostics.

Gulden Camci-Unal, Ph.D.

Real Faculty. Real Campus. Real Research.

On campus or online, you'll learn from expert educators and industry luminaries in UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering, who are committed to ensuring your academic and professional success.

Advanced Learning and Facilities

Refine designs and develop prototypes in our 8,500-square-foot MakerSpace or conduct cutting-edge research in the Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center on nanomanufacturing, biomaterials, robotics and more. We offer more than 25 institutes, centers, and labs to enhance your learning experience.

Success Story

"The program was fantastic for me because I work in the industry ... The lab classes have definitely stepped up my abilities at work to quantify things and to do the mathematical analysis so that I can make educated presentations and decisions about behaviors of things. It's been just an incredibly useful experience it's been immediately applicable. I can't say enough about it. I gush about it at work sometimes because I'm like, wow, I just did this in school."

Bill Johnson, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson

Highest Lifetime ROI

UMass Lowell has the highest lifetime return on investment for public research universities in Massachusetts. Our online tuition is among the lowest in the U.S. Additionally, substantial scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities are provided.

Stackable Credits

Our engineering programs build upon themselves. As you move from certificates and bachelor's degrees to graduate certificates and master's degrees, you may apply previously earned credits toward your next pursuit.


Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UMass Lowell is proud to be recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education for making significant, measurable progress in increasing our engineering programs' diversity, inclusion and degree attainment outcomes.

FAQs

Many consider the plastics engineering program at UMass Lowell to be the best in the country. According to The Boston Globe, "UMass Lowell is among the nation's leading centers for plastics technology, and its Plastics Engineering program is helping to push new boundaries of how these versatile materials are used, produced and processed." Moreover, as of 2023, students can complete UMass Lowell's Masters in Plastics Engineering online.
Long before the COVID pandemic forced so many students to adopt virtual learning platforms, online degree programs began to rise in popularity because of their undeniable advantages and cost savings. At UMass Lowell, students receive the same diploma, regardless of whether they study online or on campus. That's because our online degrees are held to the same academic standards as on campus degrees, and courses are taught and developed by the same faculty and industry experts.
At UMass Lowell, the Master of Science in Engineering Management and the Master of Science in Plastics Engineering are both available online. Additionally, several graduate certificates are available online, including Renewable Energy Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Engineering and all the plastics engineering certificates
At UMass Lowell, you receive the same degree whether you study online, on-campus or through a combination of both. Regardless of the course format you choose, you will receive a diploma from the University of Massachusetts.

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