Engineering Science, AE

Why Choose Engineering as a Career?

An engineering degree offers high employability with strong starting salaries, often higher than other disciplines, and provides excellent job security. It builds specialized technical expertise combined with versatile, transferable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management, opening doors to industries like technology, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Engineers work on projects that shape everyday life. Graduates are in high demand across many sectors, allowing for diverse career paths, from robotics and manufacturing.

What Will I Learn?

The Engineering Science AE is designed to prepare students for a rigorous four-year engineering program in most major branches of engineering, such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, aerospace, and nuclear engineering to name only a few.

This program focuses on the study of the mathematics, science, and engineering principles and practices from both analysis and design perspectives to ensure students will be successful in four-year engineering programs. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

•  Tackle and complete projects using strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and team skills.
• Apply concepts of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering to the design and analysis of mechanical, electrical, chemical, thermal-fluid, and other systems.
• Appreciate the importance of ethics in all aspects of the engineering profession.
• Communicate technical details effectively to others.
• Work independently as well as in team environments.

Career Opportunities 

The Engineering Science AE is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year engineering program in any major branch of engineering. View Engineering in the College Catalog.