Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals

What Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals does

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals is the part-time and online graduate education division of the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. It serves working engineering professionals and corporate sponsors by delivering 25+ master's degree programs, graduate and post-master's certificates, a Doctor of Engineering program, and individual graduate courses across engineering and applied science disciplines. Programs are delivered through online synchronous (Virtual Live), online asynchronous, on-campus, and hybrid formats at three Maryland locations (Homewood campus in Baltimore, the Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, and the main Baltimore address). The division was formalized as Engineering for Professionals in 1983 from APL's part-time engineering graduate program and has roots in night courses dating to 1916; it launched its first online course in 2001.

The technology stack is built on industry-standard educational platforms: Canvas is the primary learning management system for course delivery, Zoom supports synchronous office hours and Virtual Live instruction, and Microsoft Teams hosts the EP Student Community and course collaboration. The MSE in Systems Engineering program holds ABET accreditation, and the parent Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. These accreditations are prerequisites for federal financial aid, veteran benefits, and employer tuition reimbursement.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition for graduate-level courses ($5,620 per course after Dean's fellowship for 2026-2027), with master's degrees requiring 10 courses ($56,200 total program cost). Additional revenue streams include transfer credit fees ($560 per course), graduation fees ($100), and corporate tuition assistance processed through a Third Party Payers system. Go-to-market operates through direct-to-consumer rolling admissions (no GRE required, three start dates per year), corporate partnership programs for employers including Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen Hamilton, MITRE, and the U.S. Department of Defense, and event-driven recruitment (virtual information sessions, open houses, admitted student webinars). A Master's Bridge Program serves career changers without technical backgrounds, and an Early Start Program admits undergraduates after their junior year.

Name

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals

Legal name

Johns Hopkins University

Website

https://ep.jhu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals is the part-time and online graduate engineering education division of the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, serving working professionals and corporate sponsors through 25+ master's degrees, certificates, and doctoral programs delivered online and at three Maryland campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF), Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI)

Keywords

• Graduate engineering education
• Online master's programs
• Part-time professional education
• Engineering certificate programs
• Continuing engineering education

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Per-course tuition for graduate-level courses (600-level and above) at $5,620 per course after Dean's fellowship support. Master's degrees require 10 courses (30 credits total). Graduate certificates require 4-5 courses. Tuition is charged per course with payment due at registration.
2. Undergraduate/Bridge Course Tuition: Lower-level undergraduate courses (200-level) for prerequisite requirements charged at $1,510 per course after fellowship. These are for students in provisional admission or Master's Bridge Program.
3. Employer Tuition Assistance Programs: Many students have tuition fully or partially covered by their employers through employee education assistance programs. Students process requests through JHU's Third Party Payers system.
4. Transfer Credit Fees: Graduate courses completed at another institution and approved for transfer are assessed a $560 fee per course.
5. Graduation Fees: One-time $100 graduation fee charged upon receipt of e-bill notification from Student Accounts office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals (EP) is the part-time, online graduate education division of the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, offering 25+ master's degrees, graduate certificates, post-master's certificates, a Doctor of Engineering program, and standalone graduate courses across engineering and applied science disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Space Systems Engineering. Programs are delivered online (synchronous and asynchronous), on-campus at Baltimore and Laurel, MD locations, and in hybrid formats, with rolling admissions, three start times per year, and no GRE requirement. Tuition is charged per course at $5,620 after an automatic Dean's fellowship, with master's degrees requiring 10 courses.

Product overview

Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals is a part-time, online graduate education division of the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering offering 25+ master's degrees, graduate certificates, post-master's certificates, and doctoral programs across engineering and applied science disciplines. The program portfolio includes degree programs in Applied Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, and 17 additional specialized engineering fields. Programs are delivered through multiple course formats including fully online asynchronous, online synchronous (Virtual Live), on-campus in-person, and hybrid options at locations in Baltimore and Laurel, MD. The offering also includes a Master's Bridge Program for non-technical professionals and an Early Start Program for undergraduates. The program is ranked #6 for Best Online Graduate Programs Overall by U.S. News & World Report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied and Computational Mathematics (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program offering advanced study in applied mathematics and computational methods for engineering applications.
• Applied Biomedical Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on biomedical engineering principles and applications for healthcare technology development.
• Applied Physics (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering advanced physics concepts and their applications in engineering contexts.
• Artificial Intelligence (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering AI technologies, machine learning, neural networks, and intelligent systems design.
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on chemical processes and biomolecular engineering applications.
• Civil Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering advanced civil engineering design, construction, and infrastructure management.
• Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program addressing climate solutions, sustainable energy, and environmental engineering practices.
• Computer Science (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering computing theory, software development, algorithms, and computer systems.
• Cybersecurity (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focused on information security, threat analysis, and cyber defense strategies.
• Data Analytics Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering data analysis techniques, statistical methods, and engineering data systems.
• Data Science (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering data science methodologies, machine learning, and large-scale data analysis.
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering electrical systems, computer architecture, and electronic circuit design.
• Engineering Management (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program combining engineering principles with business and management practices for technical leadership.
• Environmental Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on environmental protection, pollution control, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Environmental Engineering and Science (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering environmental science principles and engineering applications.
• Environmental Planning and Management (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program addressing environmental policy, planning, and sustainable resource management.
• Financial Mathematics (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering quantitative finance, risk management, and mathematical modeling for financial applications.
• Healthcare Systems Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program applying engineering principles to healthcare system optimization and delivery.
• Industrial and Operations Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering operations research, optimization, and industrial systems engineering.
• Information Systems Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on information systems design, implementation, and management.
• Materials Science and Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering materials properties, processing, and applications in engineering systems.
• Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering advanced mechanical systems, thermodynamics, and mechanical design.
• Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on workplace health, safety, and environmental hazard management.
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering robotics design, autonomous systems, and intelligent machines.
• Space Systems Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program focusing on spacecraft design, mission planning, and space systems engineering.
• Systems Engineering (Master's Degree) Graduate degree program covering systems design, integration, and lifecycle management for complex engineering projects.
• Doctor of Engineering (DEng) Research-based doctoral program designed for working engineers and scientists, conducted as a collaboration between the student's employer and the Whiting School of Engineering.
• Graduate Certificates Short-term graduate certificates requiring 4-5 courses, designed for professionals seeking foundational knowledge and skills in specific engineering disciplines.
• Post-Master's Certificates Advanced certificates for master's degree holders seeking specialized expertise or career advancement in technical areas.
• Master's Bridge Program Bridge program for professionals without technical backgrounds, providing prerequisite courses that guarantee full admission upon completion.
• Early Start Program Program allowing undergraduates to begin master's coursework after their junior year, getting a head start on graduate education.
• Individual Graduate Courses Standalone courses available for professional development, allowing students to take individual classes without enrolling in a full degree program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #6 best online graduate program in the country (tie) by U.S. News & World Report 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• JHU Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership including research collaboration for the Doctor of Engineering program, onsite campus location at APL for EP courses, and numerous EP instructors who work at APL. APL developed technologies including supersonic ramjet engines and contributed to space exploration missions.
• U.S. Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner supporting employee education through tuition assistance. EP collaborates on research and workforce development initiatives with various defense agencies.
• Northrop GrummanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop employer partner. Employees pursue graduate education at EP with corporate support. Joint initiatives in engineering workforce development.
• BoeingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop employer partner. Employees access EP programs for career advancement. Industry-academia collaboration in aerospace engineering education.
• RaytheonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop employer partner. Employees utilize EP programs for technical skill development and advanced degrees.
• Lockheed MartinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop employer partner. Employees pursue EP graduate programs with corporate tuition support. Collaboration on defense and aerospace engineering education.
• Booz Allen HamiltonsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner offering tuition assistance programs for employees pursuing EP graduate education in engineering and technology fields.
• The MITRE CorporationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting employee education. MITRE employees access EP programs for career development and advanced engineering skills.
• RK&KsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consulting firm partner supporting employee education through tuition assistance programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Maryland Global Campus: UMGC provides online graduate programs including engineering and technology tracks. As a Maryland-based institution, it overlaps directly with JHU EP's regional in-person footprint and competes in online graduate engineering locally.
• Columbia University — Columbia Video Network: Columbia Video Network delivers online graduate engineering courses and degrees from Columbia's engineering school. It mirrors JHU EP's model — an online/hybrid extension of a traditional Ivy League engineering program targeting working professionals.
• Penn State World Campus: Penn State World Campus offers fully online graduate engineering programs at scale and competes with JHU EP on accessibility, breadth of catalog, and flexible delivery for working professionals, often at lower price points.
• USC Viterbi School of Engineering — Distance Education Network (DEN): USC's DEN is one of the oldest online graduate engineering delivery networks and competes head-to-head with JHU EP for working professionals seeking online master's degrees in similar engineering disciplines from a top-ranked U.S. school.
• Georgia Tech Online Master's in Computer Science (OMSCS): Georgia Tech's OMSCS is a fully online graduate computer science program from a top-tier U.S. engineering school. It competes directly with JHU EP's online CS, data science, and cybersecurity master's on the same working-professional audience, often at a substantially lower price.
• University of Michigan Engineering Professional Education: Michigan offers online master's and certificates across engineering disciplines aimed at working professionals, directly overlapping JHU EP's catalog and competing for the same top-tier university brand premium.
• Purdue University Online Engineering: Purdue offers multiple online master's and certificate programs in engineering disciplines directly overlapping JHU EP's portfolio. Both serve working professionals seeking flexible, distance-delivered graduate engineering credentials from a brand-name university.

Broad incumbents

• MIT Professional Education: MIT Professional Education offers short courses, certificates, and advanced programs for working professionals. It is a broader incumbent in continuing engineering education, with a strong brand that competes for the same aspirational learners as JHU EP.
• Carnegie Mellon University — Engineering Online: Carnegie Mellon offers select online graduate engineering programs from one of the most respected engineering schools in the U.S., competing for the same elite working-professional segment that JHU EP serves in computer science, software, and systems engineering.
• Stanford Center for Professional Development: Stanford SCPD delivers online and hybrid graduate engineering certificates and degrees from a top-tier university, competing with JHU EP on brand prestige and on the same working-professional audience in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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