Top Finish: U.S. News and World Report ranks online graduate program at the VCU College of Engineering among best in nation
The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) College of Engineering No. 18 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering and No. 10 for Best Online Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
These online master’s degrees have established themselves as premier programs for distance learners and working professionals. The VCU College of Engineering’s offerings include:
- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.)
- Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in aerospace engineering
- Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in engineering management
“Dedicated faculty are who make this program a success,” said Karla Mossi, Ph.D., professor and graduate program director for the Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering. “They teach online late in the evenings, investing their time to ensure students have the support they require in order to succeed. Our partnerships with local businesses in the Richmond area are also important. Employers like Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding give us an opportunity to provide continuing education for their staff.”
Distance learners and working professionals benefit greatly from the VCU College of Engineering’s custom-fit learning options. A synchronous online cohort model with evening class times helps workers find meaningful career advancement with their employer’s help. The program’s high graduation rate of 91% is thanks in part to close partnership with local industry,Newport News Shipbuilding, the largest manufacturing company in Virginia. Staff and professors are also available outside traditional business hours to answer questions on topics that can range from registration to course material.
The U.S. News Best Online Programs is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. It evaluates more than bachelor’s and master’s degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.
The Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to perform real-world research as soon as they enroll. From applying material science to additive manufacturing techniques to optimizing coolant systems for nuclear reactors and more, students gain understanding of many important engineering topics. Browse videos and recent news from the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering to discover how the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University prepares the next generation of scientists and engineers for the challenges of the future.
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