Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

University of Colorado Boulder

Top 20 Engineering School

Earn the same accredited degree as students on campus. Ranking

Finish in 12 months

30 courses total (30 credit hours) full or part-time, 4-6 hours per week per course

$20,010 USD total cost

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admission

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Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Get ready for high-level career opportunities

With the ME-EM’s emphasis on job-relevant, applicable subjects—and the inclusion of industry case studies, data sets, and projects—you can be sure you will graduate with essential workplace skills.

When you graduate, you will be prepared to oversee a technical project, program, or team, manage a divisional budget, and perform a strategic analysis of the competitive technology environment.

Have the ability to lead by example

You'll be able to develop, coach, motivate, and improve technical teams, as well as build community and culture throughout an engineering organization.

High earnings potential

The average annual salary of an Engineering Manager in 2025 is $156,263 according to salary.com. The range typically falls between $120,463 and $171,344.

Job availability and stability

The demand for individuals with engineering and technical management skills is rising as about 800,000 people in the U.S. engineering workforce approach retirement.

210,200 job openings

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 210,200 job openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year over the next decade.