Online Master of Science in Engineering Technology
Utilize Engineering, Science and Technology to Transform Your Industry
Purdue’s online master’s in engineering technology empowers learners to excel in the intersection of engineering, science and technology. Gain innovative technical knowledge, learn by doing, and customize your degree to reflect your field and unique career goals.
An Interdisciplinary Technology Degree for Innovative Thinkers
This degree program is interdisciplinary and designed for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, science, information technology or business. Unlike a traditional graduate degree program in engineering science which prepares students for engineering careers, this program prepares students for interdisciplinary careers in a variety of industrial fields, including but not limited to:
- Construction Management
- Distribution
- Facilities Management
- Field Engineering and Technical Support
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Supply Chain
- Quality Control
Learn Marketable Skills That Will Help You in Your Career
Purdue University is a leader in engineering technology education, and our expert faculty bring many years of real-world experience to the virtual classroom. This program teaches skills that can be immediately applied in the workforce, including:
- How to apply an agile strategy to your industry.
- How to solve real-world problems using actual case studies from around the world.
- "Smart manufacturing" techniques to analyze data and better manage processes.
- How to gain greater control as a technology manager.
- How to understand cybersecurity and the internet of things as they relate to manufacturing and business.
- How to improve efficiency, process flows and product quality across new and legacy equipment that is interconnected.
- How to apply best practices of advanced networked systems that combine sensors, data, models and algorithms.
- How to mine data and report valid quantitative or qualitative results to create comprehensive proposals for potential solutions.
- How to understand operation and maintenance processes for modern high-performance buildings, including indoor air quality and cost-effective, renewable energy savings measures in commercial and industrial facilities.
- And much more...
Earn stackable credentials
Purdue’s online Master of Science in Engineering Technology offers a stackable graduate certificate in smart manufacturing, allowing students to specialize while earning credits toward the master’s degree.
Employment Outlook
Unique Job Postings
821,062
Projected Job Growth
6.2%
Median Advertised Salary
$74,500
Lightcast (2026). Unique job postings for January 2025-2026. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
Top Job Titles
Engineering technology supports a variety of hands-on, technical, and leadership roles that keep modern industries operating efficiently and innovatively. These include electrical engineering technician team lead, facilities engineer, and licensed water treatment operator, each contributing specialized expertise in technical systems, infrastructure, and essential operations. Additionally, process technician II and project engineer roles apply practical engineering knowledge to support processes, solve operational challenges, and execute technical projects.
Top Industries
Several industries offer career pathways for professionals in engineering technology. These include manufacturing, the service industry, and technology, where professionals apply technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills to support operations, improve processes, and drive innovation. Together, these industries highlight the versatility of an engineering technology background and its value across a wide range of professional settings.
Source: Spring 2025–Summer 2026 application demographic data