Earn a Respected Online Engineering Degree in Ohio
For nearly 150 years, Case Western Reserve University Case School of Engineering has fostered a legacy of excellence through collaborative innovation and hands-on educational approaches to address critical global challenges.
The School of Engineering’s ’s vibrant community includes more than 100 dedicated full-time professors committed to two fundamental goals: preparing tomorrow's engineering leaders and conducting pioneering research that translates into practical technological solutions for society's most urgent problems.
Our four online master’s programs in engineering offer unparalleled flexibility tailored specifically for working professionals like you. With 24/7 access to course materials and no mandatory login times, you can advance your education while maintaining your professional commitments. Further, each program delivers exceptional technical training while integrating crucial business operations knowledge, preparing you to excel not only as an engineer, but as a leader in your field.
Stay connected with instructors through multiple communication channels—email, phone conversations and scheduled online office hours—that ensure support whenever questions arise. Build valuable relationships with peers across the industry through active discussion boards and optional live study sessions in which collaborative learning thrives. This comprehensive approach enables you to deepen your technical mastery and develop leadership capabilities on a schedule that works for your life.
A Leader in Engineering Education
Case School of Engineering sustains a proud legacy of innovation through rigorous education and robust research. Expert faculty, extensive research opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities make this the ideal place to earn your advanced degree.
As an online graduate student in Case School of Engineering, you'll delve into the same rigorous curriculum, led by the same expert faculty members, that on-campus students experience. Through this consistent academic approach, whether you attend online or on-site, you'll develop the advanced technical expertise and professional skills that employers expect from Case Western Reserve University alumni.
Where can an online engineering degree take you?
According to Projections Central, a site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Ohio’s growing demand for engineers makes the employment outlook bright in the years ahead:
Projected job growth for engineers in Ohio, 2022-2032:3
When you enroll in an online master’s program at Case School of Engineering, you join a powerful community of experts. Your program will prepare you to join engineering alumni who have advanced into careers with these globally recognized companies and government organizations:4
Find the Right Engineering Program for Your Career
Reach your professional goals without putting your life on hold. Choose one of four flexible, practice-focused online graduate programs designed for working professionals. Each unique degree path offers a streamlined curriculum that eliminates the traditional thesis requirement, allowing you to apply your learning directly to real-world challenges. With three start dates throughout the year—spring, summer and fall—you can begin at your convenience and complete any program in as few as 18 months.
Online Master of Engineering
Fine-tune your technical skills, business acumen and personal effectiveness in the workplace.
- A leadership-focused program addressing the practice of engineering in today’s business environment
- Choose from four concentration options:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Systems and Control Engineering
- Engineering Innovation, Management and Leadership
- Five core courses, four technical concentration courses and one capstone course
Online Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Prepare to lead in organizations that develop potentially life-saving medical technologies.
- Combine medicine and engineering to bring innovative technologies, devices and therapies to market
- A joint program between Case School of Engineering and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Four core courses, two specialty courses, two translational courses and two electives
Online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Develop the expertise to become a leading manager or researcher in your area of specialty.
- A rigorous project- and problem-oriented curriculum
- Learn to find solutions to pressing problems across disciplines including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, automation and fluid mechanics
- Eight core courses and two electives
Online Master of Science in Systems and Control Engineering
Gain advanced proficiency in analysis, modeling, simulation, design and leadership.
- Learn to solve real-world problems through engineering
- Multidisciplinary coursework in systems analysis, design and control, with a holistic blend of research and practical applications
- Five core courses and five technical electives
How Online Learning Works at CWRU
The online learning platform
Case Western Reserve University digital learning environment offers flexibility to suit your schedule. Access course materials from any device—desktop, laptop, tablet or phone—and study at your own pace with round-the-clock technical assistance just a click away.
The delivery format combines engaging pre-recorded multimedia presentations with interactive live sessions. Instructors enhance your learning process through the custom platform by supplementing readings with visual aids, graphics and animations. All course materials, including presentation slides and lecture transcripts, remain available in the system, so you can review and strengthen your understanding whenever needed.
The thoughtfully structured curriculum follows a progressive weekly format, where challenges evolve naturally as your expertise grows. The specialized learning platform features a sophisticated tracking system designed specifically for engineering education, providing instant visibility into your academic progress.
As you advance through your coursework, the intuitive digital environment keeps you informed of your standing. The integrated assessment dashboard updates in real time, offering clear insights into your performance across all course components, from individual assignments to comprehensive exams.
Virtual experience, real expertise
Each of Case School of Engineering’s online master’s programs applies theoretical concepts through interactive virtual labs that simulate real-world conditions and challenges. Your coursework will include collaborative design projects that mirror industry practices, allowing you to develop solutions to authentic engineering problems. Through detailed case studies of actual engineering scenarios, you'll analyze decisions and outcomes, building the critical thinking skills necessary for professional success.
The application process
The Case School of Engineering application process is quick and straightforward. Find all the details you need about admissions and tuition through these helpful resources:
- Admission requirements
- Tuition and financial aid
- Application checklists:
- Online Master of Engineering
- Online MS programs in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Systems and Control Engineering
Admissions Deadlines
Financial Aid and Scholarships for Ohio Students
Choose Ohio First Scholarship funding
Tuition Reduction Opportunity:MORE THAN $28K
Case Western Reserve University offers a tuition reduction* for our online graduate programs. Learn more on the tuition and financial aid page.
Case Western Reserve University participates in the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. Designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and to increase the number of STEM teachers, Choose Ohio First provides funding to undergraduate and graduate students in eligible STEM fields and to students who want to become STEM teachers.
You may be eligible for a Choose Ohio First Scholarship if:
- You are a resident of Ohio
- You are seeking a certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in an eligible STEM discipline
- You are enrolled at a participating college or university, such as Case Western Reserve University
- You are new to the program of study at the college or university (for example, students who choose to transfer from a non-STEM program into a STEM program)
- You meet the university’s eligibility criteria
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Find us in Ohio
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
- Retrieved on April 16, 2025, from usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities?_sort=rank&_sortDirection=asc
- Retrieved on April 16, 2025, from usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/eng-rankings
- Retrieved on April 16, 2025, from projectionscentral.org/longterm
- Based on self-reported data from alumni of Case School of Engineering online master’s programs who graduated between 2021-2025.
*Tuition reductions are not payable directly to the recipient. $26,460 of the tuition reduction will be applied in a prorated manner over the duration of the student's program of study. The remaining tuition reduction amount corresponds to a charge of $0 for taking and passing the last required course in the curriculum and will be applied after the final drop/add period for this concluding course. If a student receives other forms of financial assistance, then the student's financial assistance may require modification to account for the tuition reduction by preventing any 'over-award,' such that the total financial assistance received does not exceed the cost of attendance, as defined and determined by the Office of Financial Aid of Case Western Reserve University. Recipients of the tuition reduction must remain continuously enrolled in the program through completion. Exceptions may be granted for students who obtain a university-approved leave of absence. Students receiving the tuition reduction must maintain satisfactory academic progress at all times for the tuition reduction to remain in effect. This tuition reduction offer may be revised, rescinded or terminated at any time. All admissions and tuition reduction decisions of Case Western Reserve University are final.