Drexel University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Master of Science in Engineering Management Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Software Engineering Online - Computer Science Track Master of Science in Computer Science
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Both online and face-to-face courses follow the same curriculum with the same faculty. Flexible concentrations and curriculum tracks are available. Online students have the option to pursue a thesis.
School type	Private
Terms	Quarter

Program Offerings

Online master's in engineering degree programs	4
Concentrations with highest demand
Computer Science Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering Management Other
Concentrations offered
Computer Science Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering Management Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

91

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	15 full-time; 30 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	87% full-time; 40% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	12
Average experience teaching online courses	7 years
National Academy of Engineering members	0%
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	15 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	No instructor preference
Students enroll as online students	Yes, but can apply to switch course enrollment to campus-based
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	Majority
Same curricula for online and campus students	All

Retention

One-year retention rates

N/A

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.5 years
Program target time to graduate	4 years
Required time to earn degree	7 years