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Fall 2024
FOCUS AREA: ONLINE MASTER'S DEGREES IN ENGINEERING
IS A MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING IN YOUR FUTURE?
If you've recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering and are on the fence about getting a master's degree, keep reading. UTEP offers two fully online master's degrees in engineering: a master's in construction management and a master's in systems engineering.
The programs are 30 credit hours each; they are easily accessible, cost-effective and offered 100% online from UTEP’s College of Engineering. Tuition for both is $782/credit hour, both in-state and out-of-state.
ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in engineering, architecture, business and more
- Prepares students for career growth and professional certification
- Has a unique semester-long internship requirement provides real-world experience
- Features bilingual faculty with industry experience
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT JOB OUTLOOK
According to a Research and Markets report, the U.S. construction industry is expected to grow by 3.7% in 2022 and annually through 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) also reported that the employment of construction managers is projected to grow 11% by 2030, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
Alejandra Gamez graduated with her construction management degree from UTEP in May 2024. She recently accepted a position with Sundt Construction, Inc. as a Field Engineer in the commercial sector. Alejandra says:
"The MSCM program prepared me with the necessary tools to help me start with confidence and build up my career."
ONLINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- One of only a few online systems engineering master’s degree programs in the nation
- Designed for engineers and other STEM professionals seeking technical and managerial skills and created to serve industry partners
- Hands-on curriculum takes into consideration the Systems Engineering Handbook of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and covers the full spectrum of Systems Engineering sub-disciplines
- Program culminates with a practicum and gives students an advantage in earning their Associate/Certified Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP) certification
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Specialized topics such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements Management, System Design and Analysis, System Architecture and Project Management provide a comprehensive understanding of complex systems and methodologies for managing them.
- A master’s degree opens the path to higher-level technical and leadership positions and responsibilities that can help you make an impact in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, information technology, etc.
- According to ZipRecruiter, the average starting salary for systems engineers in the U.S. is $127,000, which is around 40% more than undergraduate salaries.
Alex Martin is a nontraditional student – after his first attempt at college, he had to drop out and start working to pay bills. He started his career at AT&T and has been there for over 15 years. He graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems from Indiana University East's online program. Now, he is one semester away from getting an online master's degree in Systems Engineering at UTEP… and isn't ready to stop!
"It has been adaptable and easy to fit into my busy life. The degree is built around working adults and enables us to be successful in our academic life and our personal lives."
WHY UTEP?
- Our programs are affordable; the systems engineering program is the most affordable one in Texas.
- UTEP is military-friendly.
- Students who stay at UTEP for both undergraduate and graduate degrees can finish their degrees faster, saving themselves both time and money. Other benefits may also be available to current UTEP students (for instance, systems engineering students who are already at UTEP can get the GRE waived and also fast-track to complete both undergrad and graduate degrees in 5 years (a cost-savings of $10,000!).
UTEP students benefit in other ways as well. Gloria Alyssa Chavez Saenz (see below) is in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program at UTEP. She plans to stay at UTEP for her master’s degree in Systems Engineering and has been very happy being a student here.
"One of the specific benefits that set UTEP apart from other master's degree programs is its exceptional focus on student support and mentorship. The faculty’s commitment to providing personalized guidance ensures that students can thrive both academically and professionally.
"Additionally, UTEP's rich diversity is a crucial factor in my decision to continue here. The University’s inclusive environment allows for interactions with people from various backgrounds, which is essential for developing the interpersonal skills needed in the professional world. This diversity enriches the learning experience, preparing students to excel in a globalized workforce."
NOT READY FOR A MASTER'S DEGREE IN ENGINEERING YET?
Try a graduate certificate in systems engineering or construction management instead and apply your credits to the corresponding master's degree. Both are available in an easily accessible 100% online format suitable for working professionals.
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