UMD Online Engineering Graduate Program Ranks 18th Nationally

The A. James Clark School of Engineering’s online graduate programs have once again been recognized among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s Engineering Programs as 18^th in 2020, compared to 20^th in 2019. In addition, our programs have been ranked as the 14^th best school for Online Master’s Engineering Programs for Veterans.

The A. James Clark School of Engineering, through the Office of Advanced Engineering Education, offers Master of Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Engineering degrees completely online in seven different academic areas: Bioengineering, Cybersecurity, Electronic Packaging, Fire Protection Engineering, Project Management, Reliability Engineering, and Energy Systems Engineering.

This advancement in ranking amongst some of its finest peers shows the Clark School’s commitment to excellence in online learning. Institutions are assessed based on a variety of factors, including student engagement, faculty credentials, available technologies and services, and overall student excellence.

“Our top priority with our online programs has always been academic quality,” said George Syrmos, Assistant Dean for Continuing Studies. “We pride ourselves on our ability to offer working engineers and technical professionals a flexible way to get a high-caliber graduate education.”

For more information about the Clark School’s online programs, visit http://advancedengineering.umd.edu. To view the complete rankings, visit https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/engineering/rankings.

“Our top priority with our online programs has always been academic quality. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer working engineers and technical professionals a flexible way to get a high-caliber graduate education.”

George Syrmos, Assistant Dean for Continuing Studies

ABOUT THE A. JAMES CLARK SCHOOL of ENGINEERING

The University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering is a premier program, ranked among the top 20 in the world. Located just a few miles from Washington, D.C., the Clark School is at the center of a constellation of high-tech companies and federal laboratories, offering students and faculty access to unique professional opportunities.

Our broad spectrum of academic programs, including the world’s only accredited undergraduate fire protection engineering program, is complemented by a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, early hands-on educational experiences, and participation in national and international competitions.

The Clark School is leading research advancements in aerospace, bioengineering, robotics, nanotechnology, disaster resilience, energy and sustainability, and cybersecurity. From the Universal Product Code to satellite radio, SMS text messaging to the implantable insulin pump, our students, faculty, and alumni are engineering life-changing innovations for millions.

Published January 14, 2020