FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The online master’s degree in engineering offered by the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas has been ranked No. 4 in U.S. New and World Report’s list of Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs for Veterans.

“Veterans and active-duty service members face unique challenges as students, from transitioning between bases and grappling with deployment to balancing work and family life upon return,” said Robert Morse, director of data research for U.S. News. “The Best Online Programs for Veterans are high-quality programs that also offer educational benefits and flexibility for veterans pursuing a degree.”

The Master of Science in engineering program has been offering online degrees since 2009. It is a fully accredited program taught by graduate faculty from the College of Engineering. This program is designed for students who want to further their education in a variety of engineering topics, and its graduates are well-prepared for a career in engineering and management of engineering systems, processes and organizations.

“We are very pleased with this recognition,” said Ed Pohl, professor of industrial engineering and director of the online Master of Science in engineering program. “The College of Engineering is glad to provide a means for veterans to earn a master’s degree online. Through my own career in the military, I have come to understand the importance of graduate education to career advancement and the challenges this poses when balancing family and deployments. Our veterans make enormous sacrifices for our country. If we can help this population achieve their educational goals, that is a benefit to everyone.”

The Master of Science in engineering program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any engineering field and incorporates classes from the traditional master of science degrees in biological, chemical, civil, computer systems, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical and transportation engineering, as well as operations management.

To seek admission to the program, find out more at mse.uark.edu.

Earlier this year, BestColleges.com named the University of Arkansas one of the top 25 veteran-friendly schools in the nation. According to its review, the university “strives to meet the needs of each veteran student by taking an individualized approach to counseling and academic assistance.”