The University of Connecticut Master of Engineering program continues to be recognized as a valuable and empowering degree for engineers striving to be a driving force in the increasingly evolving world of engineering. 

The U.S. News & World Report released on Jan. 21 once again places UConn’s online engineering graduate programs among the best in the country. 

Of the 1,790 colleges and universities programs assessed by U.S. News, the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) was ranked No. 36 in the nation, up from No. 37 in 2024. The rank is 26 spots higher than four years ago. 

“Our degrees are designed to help working engineers balance their professional and personal commitments, empowering them to be a standout in the highly impactful, and competitive, world of engineering,” says Nora Sutton, director of the Center of Advanced Engineering Education.

The degree is offered through the UConn College of Engineering and the Center for Advanced Engineering Education.

With 14 concentrations offered, from biomedical engineering to digital design and manufacturing, students learn the skills in a flexible and accessible program to advance as engineers in their respective fields. 

The rankings rely on faculty credentials and training, services and technology available to students, student engagement, and expert opinions on the academic quality of programs. Master’s degree programs are also ranked based on assessment of student excellence via undergraduate GPAs, acceptance rates, and work experience. 

Online education remains a highly desirable option for working professionals, and for the employers invested in their future.  

For the first time ever, UConn engineering online graduate programs ranked as a best choice for veterans. UConn’s M.Eng. degree ranked as the #1 choice for veterans in New England. 

“Proudly, veteran tuition waivers have long since been applicable toward our programs, which offer engineering servicemen and women an opportunity to bridge the gap between active service and their professional careers,” says Sutton. 

The U.S. News & World Report ranked the UConn M.Eng. degree No. 22 in the nation for veterans pursing graduate-level online engineering education. 

“We have a group of incredibly talented faculty who are dedicated to dynamic online education, our academic mission, and our students,” says UConn Engineering Dean JC Zhao. “The recent rise in the U.S. News and World Report ranking is a testament to that dedication.” 

Veteran tuition waivers can be applied towards M.Eng. courses. Military-affiliated students or prospective students can direct additional questions about applying benefits to UConn Veterans and Military Programs.