Top 25 MS Degrees from Online Schools

The Master of Science degree (MS) is a step into the ranks of management for many mid-career professionals.  It can also mean learning complex technical or business skills for a bachelor’s graduate who wants to carry an elevated credential into the job search and professional development process.  Our list of the top MS degrees is really a sampler of the most popular degrees at the master’s level sprinkled with a few that are difficult to find online, and all taken from schools that have solid accreditation.  Most of these schools have other MS options online; we have compiled our list to provide the greatest variety both of degrees and of schools that offer graduate programs online in order to make your search process as effective as possible.

1. Master of Science in Accountancy at the University of Phoenix covers managerial accounting, forensic accounting, auditing, accounting ethics and all of the theory and research skills needed for an accounting and finance executive position.
2. Master of Science in Communication from Northeastern University is focused on organizational and corporate communication.  The degree is designed for business specialists or consultants that work in the field of internal communications or public relations.
3. Master of Science in Counseling is offered by Post University as a degree in clinical counseling, which covers addiction treatment as well as the many forms of counseling associated with public health and social services.  The classes take students through every step, from first contact or intervention to assessment, diagnosis and referral.
4. Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Everest University includes some state-of-the-art classes in applied research methods, the use of statistics, constitutional theory behind the laws, and the ethics of law enforcement.
5. Master of Science in Education from New England College is designed to assist teachers and other school leaders to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to lead their schools in an ever changing world.
6. Masters of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University offers the ability to choose a MSN degree with a specialization in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education – named one of “America’s Best Colleges” in 2010 for the sixth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report.
7. Master of Science in Forensic Science Administration from Loyola University of New Orleans is offered as a specialization within the criminal justice studies options, with coursework in the management of lab research and budgets, as well as the administrative skills to take forensic skills from a crime scene all the way into the courtroom.
8. Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Informatics is a quickly growing specialization option in advanced practice nursing, offered online at Grantham University.  The course of study is necessarily IT focused, including classes in program integration, healthcare systems information management and clinical management of informatics technology.
9. Master of Science in Health Services Management from Argosy University provides education in the management skills unique to today’s health systems, and also covers the use of theory and research in improving the business side of the industry and contributing to the bottom line.
10. Master of Science in Higher Education from Kaplan University is an excellent choice for those interested in a career working in student development, student services or mid-level management in a college or university.
11. Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance from Western Governors University provides a solid educational underpinning for a profession that is undergoing explosive growth.  Information theft is the number one crime in corporate America today.
12. Master of Science in Information Technology from Florida Tech University goes beyond the basics of IT systems development to areas such as project management and the strategic use of information technology for business strategy and business oversight.
13. Master of Science in Management from Boston University actually is a degree in specialty management, offering options in banking & financial services; business continuity & risk management; international marketing management; insurance management; and project management.
14. Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University meets the academic requirements for a licensed MFT in California.  The program includes 400 hours of practicum experience which the school will help the student to implement.
15. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering offered online at DeVry University can be completed in one year (twelve months) of continuous full time study.   A MS in Electrical Engineering diverges from the electronics engineering associated with IT and focuses on the classic role of the electrical engineer: design of power grids and delivery systems as well as structural electrical design.
16. Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University is an important degree to non-profit boards looking for new leadership, and it’s important to the professional for its treatment of the fund raising and personnel management skills required in this unique environment.
17. Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Administration from the University of Cincinnati is an advanced nursing degrees that can be completed online and provide the necessary credential for a management position within a clinical setting.
18. Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Educator from Herzing University provides the education to teach in a nursing environment or to provide medical education to patients and their families.  This degree opens up opportunities in both the academic environment and public health.
19. Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Informatics is a quickly growing specialization option in advanced practice nursing, offered online at Grantham University.  The course of study is necessarily IT focused, including classes in program integration, healthcare systems information management and clinical management of informatics technology.
20. Master of Science in Organizational Management from Norwich University draws on the University’s military background to provide a rigorous graduate level training program for organizational development, oversight, and redesign.
21. Master of Science in Project Management from University of Maryland University College is offered as an adjunct to the Master of Science in Management program which has been reviewed and approved by the Project Management Institute.  The program is designed to mesh with a student’s work experience and prepare them for job reentry at the appropriate level.
22. Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University is a clinical psychology specialization, addressing the skills required for assessment, intervention, diagnosis and the research methods applied within the academic discipline itself.
23. Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Massachusetts prepares students for work in a variety of professional settings including employee assistance programs, rehabilitation centers, schools, mental health centers, and hospitals.
24. Master of Science in Software Engineering is available as a 100% online option from the University of Liverpool.  This degree format offers collaborative and group work environments that connect the student with cohort peers, providing a uniquely global perspective to software engineering and program development.
25. Master of Science in Systems Engineering is available online from Regis University  as a heavily IT oriented program that goes beyond software engineering into systems planning and analysis, network administration, and systems development.  The 36 credit course of study provides the academic background for the management of enterprise information systems.