The University of Michigan is a public institution based in the city of Ann Arbor, approximately 38 miles west of Detroit. Home to more than 41,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the university received the eighth-place ranking among all engineering colleges in the United States from "U.S. News and World Report" in 2010.
The university offers a Master of Engineering in automotive engineering. To qualify for admission, students must have an undergraduate degree in engineering or a related scientific field such as physics, with previous coursework in engineering mathematics. Eighteen months of experience working in a field related to automobile engineering is also required.
The automotive engineering program at the University of Michigan requires 30 credits, or approximately one year of full-time study, to complete. Students have the option to complete the degree requirements on campus in traditional classroom settings or to take classes completely online. Prior to graduation, all students complete a design project. Government loans and grants, fellowships and teaching assistantships are available to help students offset the cost of tuition. Michigan residents receive tuition discounts.
A private, nonsectarian institution, Lawrence Technological University is in Southfield, Michigan, about 30 miles south of Detroit. The school's 102-acre campus serves as home to more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students.
The university grants a Master of Science in automotive engineering program. Lawrence Technological University requires applicants for the program to have a baccalaureate degree in either mechanical or electrical engineering. No previous work experience in the field is necessary.
The automotive engineering master's program caters to working adults, offering classes on a part-time basis and only during evening hours. Thirty credits are required for the degree, and most students finish the program in two years. The program includes coursework in electrical, control and mechanical systems. Students must complete a research thesis prior to graduation. Federal and state loans and grants are available.
Clemson University is a public institution based in the suburban community of Clemson, South Carolina. The college has an enrollment of more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. In 2010, the school's engineering programs ranked 76th in the nation, according to the ratings published by "U.S. News and World Report."
Clemson University offers its Master of Science in Automotive Engineering program through its Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. Courses and research for this program take place at the university's 90,000 square foot facility in the city of Greenville, South Carolina. To qualify for admission, students must have a baccalaureate degree in any engineering specialty, mathematics or applied science. No previous work experience is necessary.
The master's program at Clemson University requires 42 credits of study to complete and lasts for two years with full-time study. All students complete classes in vehicle design, project management, systems integration, vehicle physics and business. An internship is required for graduation. The university also offers a Ph.D. degree in automotive engineering. Qualified students can benefit from government financial aid, fellowships and teaching assistantships. South Carolina residents receive discounted admission rates.