Program Overview
Chemical Engineering M.S. - Online
This fully online chemical engineering graduate program will reinforce and advance your understanding of core engineering principles. Our faculty prepare you for careers in chemical process engineering or research and development.
Why Choose an Online Chemical Engineering M.S. Degree?
Advance your career in chemical engineering, and do it on your schedule — from anywhere. Fully online chemical engineering graduate programs like ours advance your understanding of core chemical engineering principles. You'll graduate with the skills to excel in consumer products and cosmetic engineering, biopharmaceuticals, the development and production of smart materials (e.g., 3D printing), and other focus areas.
Program Details
- Minimum Credit Hours: 30
- Online Program: 100%
- Employment Rate: 90% employed within 3 months of graduation
- Average Salary for Chemical Engineers: $105,550
Customize Your Chemical Engineering Graduate Degree
Online and fully in-person students in the chemical engineering graduate program can choose from the following areas of study:
- M.S. Option in Principles and Processing of Novel Materials
- M.S. Option in Consumer Products and Cosmetic Engineering
- M.S. Option in Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Discover Professional Opportunities
Our faculty will work with you to find great employment opportunities. Our graduates go on to work at companies such as:
- L'Oreal
- Merck
- Unilever
- Global Foundries
- Baker Hughes Graduates of this program have secured job titles including:
- Cosmetic scientist or engineer
- Supply chain engineer
- Research and development scientist or engineer
- Process engineer
- Product launch manager
Find Learning That Matches Your Lifestyle
Students electing to take the online option will have access to all of the same lecture courses and the same curriculum as students taking courses in person. As an online student, you also have the option of joining on-campus classes whenever you are able.
Join an Enthusiastic Community
Find the best of the online and in-person worlds at Manhattan University. Study virtually with peers who are juggling work and life the same way you are, plus take advantage of student clubs and organizations that both enhance your career opportunities and offer solidarity and friendships.
Build Valuable Skills
Manhattan University's online program for chemical engineers fully develops your problem-solving, statistics, modeling, programming, and mathematics communication skills (verbally and in writing), preparing you for roles at prestigious companies or the pursuit of doctoral work.
Participate in Research Remotely
Conducting research is a popular option in this program — about 50% of students participate in research projects with faculty while earning their degree. Many have published their work in peer-reviewed journals or presented their work at conferences. As a fully online student, you may participate in research, too. However, projects must be structured in a way that does not require laboratory work, so you might consider projects involving data analysis, literature review, and/or computer modeling and simulation.
Admission Requirements
Our Master's in Chemical Engineering prerequisites include:
- A bachelor's degree from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.
- An undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, though other factors may be considered.
- One letter of recommendation from an academic or professional source is a required document along with an application form and transcript.
Program Requirements
At Manhattan University, you must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, which typically take 1-2 years of study. Part-time students may complete their degrees in approximately three years by taking one or two classes per semester. If you have an undergraduate degree in another engineering or STEM program, there may be a requirement to take prerequisite courses for admission.
Faculty
Faculty in the chemical engineering program are second-to-none, having won multiple awards for their work and managed many of Manhattan University's research projects. They have also been involved in major projects around the U.S. As a student, you will engage with some of the best guidance in the country and receive the mentoring you need to excel professionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
- In what ways does this program differ from the in-person?
- Students electing to take the online option will have access to all of the same lecture courses and the same curriculum as students taking courses in person. The only difference is that students will not be able to take an elective that involves laboratory work.
- Can I participate in research as a remote/online student?
- Yes, you can participate in research as a remote student. You can apply either three or six elective credits to get credit for research under the supervision of a department faculty member.
- Can I attend graduation in person when I complete the program?
- Yes, of course, assuming you have met the requirements for attending on-campus events and have the ability to travel to the New York area during graduation.