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Engineering Degree Programs

"What is engineering?"

The word engineering covers a lot of ground. A lot of the academic work centers around statistics, mathematics, and physics. Sound dull? Don't bet on it! If you are a problem-solver and like to figure out how things work, engineering will probably be an engaging field of study for you.

"Why should I consider studying engineering online?"

There are some great schools that offer engineering programs via the Internet. Lehigh University, located in Pennsylvania, offers two graduate level programs, and its faculty has been teaching students online since 1992!

Studying online means not having to consider geography. You could be in L.A., log into your Fluid Mechanics course at 4 a.m. and turn in an assignment to your professor who lives in New England.

Learn more about studying engineering. We've written out a special section that describes what you can expect as an engineering student.

Read descriptions of engineering programs you can take online. There are many specializations listed, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Are they accredited schools? You bet. We only list schools that are accredited by an agency that is fully recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Hot Careers in 2007: Auto Repair Technician

In 2003, passenger vehicles travelled 2,675,009 miles on U.S. highways, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Almost 3 million miles! Consider all the overheated engines, carburetor and alternators that need to be replaced. Good auto repair technicians are always in need. New jobs are being created at a rate of about 17 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Yes, you can take courses in auto repair using the Internet. The Penn Foster Career School has designed an auto repair technician training program that you can take at your own pace. What does that mean? You will never fall behind in your studies. You can spend as much time as you need to complete each and every lesson.

You can train for a great career as an auto repair technician on a schedule that works for you. Learn about this school and see if the Penn Foster Career School's programs might work for you.

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Online Student Interview: Nicole

Everything changes when you find out you're pregnant.

We interviewed Nicole, a woman who is studying online at the University of Phoenix. After earning her associate's degree, she had been well on her way to getting a bachelor's, but when she learned that she was pregnant, she put her child's needs before her own. More than anything, Nicole wanted to give her child a good life.

"I started thinking about going back to school about a year after my first daughter was born. I knew that in order to provide well for her, I needed to complete my education."

Read about the strength and determination of one single mother and her experience studying online.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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What's New? The Back-to-School "Survival Guide"

The Back to School "Survival Guide" is your one-stop back-to-school resource, created especially for adults going back to school online.

This week we're featuring our "Jobs & Careers" section. You know the hype: "Study online: you can earn a degree, be a parent, and work full time!"

Well, if you're a parent, have a job, and are thinking of taking classes, we highly recommend reading "How to Juggle Work And School."

Our back to school guide includes quizzes, helpful articles, and money-saving tips. We even included a few things just for fun!

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Featured Online School: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

If you are looking for a engineering school with experience, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been offering distance learning since 1979. Based in Massachusetts, WPI offers unique programs like Fire Protection Engineering, and has a solid reputation as a engineering school.

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