Online Engineering Programs in Minnesota
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In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there’s an abundance of opportunities in engineering. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS May 2023) reported that there were 58,320 engineering and architectural professionals in Minnesota (MN), a figure that is expected to increase in the coming years.
Of course, some engineering positions are in greater supply (and greater demand) in the state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS May 2023) reported that these were the most popular engineering fields in Minnesota:
- Industrial engineering – 18,760 working in MN
- Mechanical engineering – 5,660
- Electrical engineering – 3,960
- Civil engineering – 3,500
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) further reported that job opportunities for architecture and engineering occupations are expected to grow faster than the 4 percent average for all occupations nationwide between 2023 and 2033. About 195,000 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations.
That said, some specializations are expected to be in demand nationwide more than others. Here are a few of the fastest-growing engineering subfields nationally listed with their expected growth:
- Industrial engineering – 12 percent increase (40,900 new jobs)
- Mechanical engineering – 11 percent increase (32,100 new jobs)
- Chemical engineering – 10 percent increase (2,100 new jobs)
- Electrical and electronics engineering – 9 percent increase (26,200 new jobs)
- Agricultural engineering – 8 percent increase (100 new jobs)
- Computer hardware engineering – 7 percent increase (6,100 new jobs)
- Environmental engineering – 7 percent increase (2,900 new jobs)
- Materials engineering – 7 percent increase (1,800 new jobs)
- Bioengineers and Biomedical engineering – 7 percent increase (1,500 new jobs)
- Civil Engineering – 6 percent increase (22,100 new jobs)
The expected percentages were higher in Minnesota (MN). According to Projections Central (2025), the top-growing subfields of engineering between 2022 and 2032 included:
- Industrial Engineers – 16.6 percent increase (3,030 new jobs)
- Mining and Geological Engineers – 14.3 percent increase (10 new jobs)
- Mechanical Engineers – 13.8 percent increase (770 new jobs)
- Petroleum Engineers – 12.5 percent increase (10 new jobs)
- Biomedical Engineers – 11.3 percent increase (120 new jobs)
- Chemical Engineers – 11.1 percent increase (10 new jobs)
Furthermore, engineers earn relatively competitive salaries; the average salary for the 58,320 engineers and architectural workers in MN was $94,500, according to the BLS (May 2023); some earned substantially more such as petroleum engineers, a field that has an annual average (mean) wage of $165,640. By comparison, the average annual salary for all positions in the state was $66,700.
Annual mean wages for some of the most popular fields of engineering in the state include:
- Petroleum Engineers – $165,640 annual average salary
- Aerospace Engineers – $135,700
- Computer Hardware Engineers – $125,640
- Electronics Engineers – $115,740
- Health and Safety Engineers – $113,810
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers – $112,500
In sum, engineering is a fast-growing and relatively lucrative occupation in Minnesota and beyond.
In addition to a strong job outlook and high salary expectations, engineers in Minnesota also enjoy the support and advocacy provided by various professional societies and organizations. Here are some of the groups that offer resources such as continuing education, networking events, and regular publications to engineers:
- Minnesota Structural Engineers Association
- Minnesota Federation of Engineering, Science, and Technology Societies
- Society of Women Engineers – Minnesota Section
- Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society
- American Society of Civil Engineers – Minnesota
Prior to becoming an engineer, it’s important to pursue the appropriate training and credentialing. In Minnesota, there’s not only an array of on-campus degree programs but there’s also a growing number of online engineering programs as well. These generally combine distance-based learning with some in-person component completed either with sporadic campus visits or under the guidance of qualified mentors close to a student’s home.
It’s important to note that the majority of distance-based engineering programs are concentrated at the graduate degree level or in fields closely related to computers.
This article examines some of the accredited online engineering programs in Minnesota, including featured coursework at all degree levels, and typical admissions requirements.
Featured Online Engineering Programs | ||
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ECPI University | Electronics Engineering Technology (Bachelor's) | Visit Site |
ECPI University | Mechanical Engineering Technology (Associate's) | Visit Site |
ECPI University | Mechanical Engineering Technology (Bachelor's) | Visit Site |
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) | Online MSE - Engineering Management | Visit Site |
Arizona State University | Electrical Engineering (BSE) | Visit Site |
Arizona State University | Mechanical Engineering (BSE) | Visit Site |
University of Southern Indiana | Online MBA - Engineering Management | Visit Site |
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