University of Virginia

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Chemical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Class sessions are taught as live, interactive activities where active student participation is strongly encouraged. Students are expected to attend the live class sessions.
School type	Public
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in engineering degree programs	6
Concentrations with highest demand
Civil Electrical/Electronic/Communications Materials Mechanical Other
Concentrations offered
Chemical Materials Civil Mechanical Electrical/Electronic/Communications Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

50

Veterans

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

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	15 full-time; 1 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	15
Average experience teaching online courses	4 years
National Academy of Engineering members	0%
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	4 full-time; 12 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	20
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	No
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams Yes
Same academic track as campus-based program	Yes
Collaboration among online and face-to-face students	Encouraged but not mandatory
Students enroll as online students	Yes, but can take classes on campus without notification
Credits earned online equal earned on-campus	Yes
Faculty who teach online also teach on campus	All
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	N/A
Program target time to graduate	N/A
Required time to earn degree	N/A