Best College Values Publishes 30 Best Value Online Master's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestcollegevalues.com is a website that provides resources on objective value in higher education. Best College Values rankings highlight programs of study that balance low tuition with a high return on investment and reputable quality. By offering an objective comparison of institutions, these rankings help prospective students as they search for a program of study. When prospective students do not have to sort through the objective differences between schools, they are freer to focus on subjective factors and personal preferences in order to find an institution that will be a good fit for their individual needs and interests. 

This month, Best College Values has released the latest in its series of Best Value College Value rankings, the 30 Best Value Online Master's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. (http://www.bestcollegevalues.com/rankings/best-online-masters-mechanical-engineering/)

This ranking is limited to schools that are regionally accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies for colleges and universities. All schools in this ranking enjoy a reputation for offering high quality academic programs in engineering in one or more national publications such as U.S. News & World Report.

Coming first in this ranking was Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas ranked second, and the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, came in third.

Other colleges and universities that made the ranking are listed below in alphabetical order:

Auburn University—Auburn, Alabama

Boston University—Boston Massachusetts

Colorado State University—Fort Collins, Colorado

Columbia University—New York City, New York

Iowa State University—Ames, Iowa

Johns Hopkins University—Baltimore, Maryland

Kansas State University—Manhattan, Kansas

Lehigh University—Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Michigan Technological University—Houghton, Michigan

Mississippi State University—Starkville, Mississippi

Missouri University of Science and Technology—Rolla, Missouri

North Carolina State University—Raleigh, North Carolina

Pennsylvania State University—World Campus

Purdue University—West Lafayette, Indiana

Stevens Institute of Technology—Hoboken, New Jersey

University of Alabama—Tuscaloosa, Alabama

University of Arkansas—Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of California—Los Angeles, California

University of Central Florida—Orlando, Florida

University of Cincinnati—Cincinnati, Ohio

University of Florida—Gainesville, Florida

University of Southern California—Los Angeles, California

University of Texas—Austin, Texas

University of Wisconsin—Madison, Wisconsin

Villanova University—Radnor, Pennsylvania

Virginia Commonwealth University—Richmond, Virginia

Worcester Polytechnic Institute—Worcester, Massachusetts

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those with a master's degree in engineering can earn an average of $400,000 more than those with only a bachelor's degree. Brett Gershon, site editor, says, "Because we live in a rapidly advancing technological society, the field of engineering is one of the most lucrative and secure professional fields, with the number of jobs for individuals with engineering training predicted to grow significantly in the coming years." Because a Master's degree in engineering is known to provide some of the best returns on the investment among advanced degrees, these online degree programs are an excellent way for professionals to gain significant professional advantages without disrupting current employment or needing to relocate. These "Best Value" rankings are intended to direct prospective students to online programs that are specialization specific, balance reasonable tuition rates, offer a reputably high quality of education, and a high return on investment.

BestCollegeValues.com is an online resource for prospective college students seeking an education worth its cost. Best College Values strives to provide the most comprehensive and rigorously researched set of online resources on the intersections of college affordability, educational quality, and educational outcomes so that individuals pursuing higher education can find the best college at the best price.

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