Stevens’ Schaefer School of Engineering and Science’s Online Master’s Programs Remain Top-Tier, According to 2024 National Rankings
Online engineering and computer information technology graduate programs maintain their No. 1 rank in New Jersey
Working engineers and technical professionals seeking to advance in their careers often do not have the flexibility to bolster their knowledge and skills in physical classroom settings. Access to graduate programs at the leading edge of technology, like machine learning and artificial intelligence, can’t be found at every university. Today more than ever, individuals are working and studying from home, and the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science (SES) at Stevens Institute of Technology is a rising choice for online master’s in engineering programs, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report.
Steven's online graduate offerings allow students to follow the same curriculum as their on-campus counterparts, with access to the same world-class faculty — 100% online. And according to the 2024 U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings, published today, Stevens Online graduate programs are among the best in the nation.
“We are proud of the continuing high reputation of our online programs — especially as online learning becomes more and more important,” said Rainer Martini, associate dean for graduate studies.
Stevens' online graduate programs maintained a stronghold in national rankings across the board. The online engineering and computer information technology programs offered by SES are highly ranked in each category of this year's U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings.
“We want remote students to have access to the best that education can provide,” said Dean Jean Zu. “Our online graduate degrees enable students across the world to access the same quality education that they would receive here on the Stevens campus.”
Stevens ranks No. 26 in the Online Engineering Master's Program category in the latest report — representing an increase of two places over the 2023 rankings. The following online engineering master's degree programs were included in this ranking: Computer Engineering, Robotics, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering and Construction Management.
The latest report also ranks Stevens No. 11 in the Online Master's in Information Technology Programs category. The following online engineering master's degree programs were included in this ranking: Computer Science and Machine Learning.
Among New Jersey colleges, Stevens continues to hold the No. 1 position for both its online graduate engineering and computer information technology programs. Stevens also retained the No. 2 position among New York institutions of higher education.
An award-winning platform, world-class faculty: keys to Stevens' success
Each year, U.S. News and World Report ranks online graduate engineering programs based on the opinions of experts, including deans of engineering schools, department heads, and other academic officials. The continual rise of Stevens' online graduate programs reflects the positive reputation Stevens has among its peers.
Stevens' award-winning online learning platform, world-class faculty and leading-edge research are driving Stevens' upward trajectory among the nation's best-ranked online graduate programs. The success of the online programs also reflects the school's commitment to developing exceptional educational experiences for graduate students, whether on campus or online.
Stevens' online engineering and computer information technology programs prepare students to lead in their chosen professions and confidently address critical societal challenges faced by engineers and scientists.