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Who Offers Online Engineering Degrees and Online Engineering Courses?
If you're considering pursuing an online engineering degree, you're
not alone. Online engineering degrees are one of the most requested online
degree programs. Many schools - both traditional and purely online
institutions - now offer online engineering courses and some offer full
engineering degree programs online.
Engineering Career Information
The U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the following average U.S. wages for
engineering occupations for the year 2008. Depending on where you work
and what you do, the wages could be significantly higher...
| Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50%
(Median) |
75% |
90% |
| Hourly Wage |
$23.69 |
$32.38 |
$42.58 |
$53.03 |
$63.50 |
| Annual Wage |
$49,270 |
$67,360 |
$88,570 |
$110,310 |
$132,070 |
Narrowing Your Choices
Some things to keep in mind when selecting an online engineering degree program:
- Make sure the
program is accredited and check for any
complaints against it.
If you want to go to the websites of any of these schools, try this website
directory of nearly
1,500 colleges and universities.
- Use the free CoursePal CourseFinder™
service to receive free online course information and get an idea of what
online learning is like before starting an online degree program.
- Read the testimonials of others and ask the admissions office for
referrals so that you can hear directly from recent grads.
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