Individuals who hope to earn a college degree may find it difficult to leave their home and family. Now the state of Virginia is looking to remedy this situation for those interested in engineering degrees.
The News and Advance is reporting that the “Engineers PRODUCED in Virginia” program will allow people to obtain an engineering degree from the University of Virginia and remain close to home. Students will take online classes and complete coursework via the internet.
Danville Community College started offering associates degrees in engineering two years ago. Now students can complete that program and continue their studies at the University of Virginia.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for engineers over the next decade is anticipated to increase by at least 10 percent. People who complete an engineering degree can expect to have a competitive edge in the job market.
Engineering degree hopefuls may also turn to online colleges and online courses to earn an online bachelor engineering degree.
April 28, 2010
My husband has been working for a construction company and is considering getting his degree in engineering. This article gives great information for getting his degree online and continue to work to support us. Thank you for this information.
June 21, 2010
I have notices that my employer is promoting employees go back and take online courses. Is is reasonable to ask if employees can study online during work hours?
June 22, 2010
Engineering seems like a difficult degree to acquire. Wouldn’t doing it online be even harder since you are by yourself and you don’t have 1 on 1 with your professor?
July 2, 2010
what kinds of engineering degrees? i’m really interested in chemical engineering
July 14, 2010
I have been working for a construction company for 2 years and find that I am very interested in designing houses. If I want to go back to school for a degree in architecture, do I need a bachelors degree?
August 4, 2010
There will probably always be a great need for all kinds of engineers, however, with technology going the way it is, wouldn’t that be a better choice for a career.
August 7, 2010
I was injured in an automobile accident over the summer. I was planning to go away to college in the fall, but now I don’t think I can. I was going to go for engineering, and I was wondering if this is a degree I can do online, so I don’t get behind?
August 8, 2010
I never realized there were so many different kinds of engineers. Now I need to research all of the different engineering fields and decide if that is what I want. I am really good math,so I would probably do well.
January 17, 2011
I am interested in going into environmental engineering. Are there any special scholarships for going into green careers?
January 17, 2011
Do I need to take any chemistry courses for an engineering degree?
January 17, 2011
As there engineering degrees or careers that utilize someones natural art talents?
February 21, 2011
Hi Adam. Sorry to hear about your accident. Check out our engineering page to find out more about programs offered online.
March 1, 2011
Hey Barney. A bachelor’s degree is the most common type of degree achieved by most people, but there are also associates and masters programs available.
March 4, 2011
A friend of mine in construction is actually looking to get into engineering but he’s been confined at home due to injuries he sustained. I’ll send this over to him!
March 15, 2011
Hi Connie. Most engineering courses require some form of chemistry, but the number of courses depends on which engineering specialty you are considering going into.
March 24, 2011
Hi Gary! Yes, there are many scholarships out there for those interested in going into a green career. For example, there is the Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder scholarship that is geared specifically towards those interested in engineering.
April 18, 2011
Hi Walter. Engineering drafting may be something you’ll want to consider if you are artistic. There are various fields in engineering that could use someone with art talent.