Bachelor's in Engineering
About the Engineering Program
SRU's engineering programs are designed to equip students with solid scientific knowledge and hands-on skills for high-demand careers, with curricula covering Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mechanical, Industrial and Systems, Electrical and Computer, and Civil Engineering. Students receive specialized training in all areas of their chosen field, from drilling and hydraulic fracturing in petroleum engineering to mechanical design, manufacturing, and mechatronics in mechanical engineering. The programs also cover key industrial and systems engineering topics like Six Sigma and supply chain logistics, the main areas of civil engineering such as structural and transportation, and the innovative fields of electrical and computer engineering. Across all disciplines, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning in state-of-the-art laboratories and integrates all aspects of learning through team-based capstone design projects assisted by professional engineers. To ensure graduates are prepared to meet workforce demands, many programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), a mark of their high-quality standards.
What Can I Do With an Engineering Degree?
Graduates with degrees in engineering enter a job market with high demand, strong growth, and competitive salaries across multiple specializations. Petroleum engineers design and develop high-tech methods for extracting oil and gas, earning a median annual wage of $135,690 with jobs projected to grow 8% from 2021 to 2031. With similarly strong projected growth, mechanical engineers (11%) design a vast range of machines and systems, while industrial and systems engineers (10%) optimize complex processes in fields like manufacturing and healthcare, with both earning median salaries around $99,000 as of May 2023. The field with the largest number of jobs, civil engineering, focuses on designing and maintaining crucial public infrastructure like roads and bridges, offering a median salary of $95,890 and a 7% projected job growth. A degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering also prepares graduates for a wide range of innovative and in-demand roles, making all of these engineering disciplines essential to the global economy and pathways to rewarding careers.
Why Choose an Engineering Degree?
- Expert Faculty and Personalized Support
All courses are taught by dedicated faculty with advanced degrees and industry experience. With labs capped at 18 students and an average class size of 25, you'll receive personalized support and guidance from professors who are experts in their fields and invested in your success. - Hands-On Learning
You'll learn by doing in programs that emphasize practical application. From a year-long capstone design project where you'll work on real-world problems to collaborative student-faculty research, you'll gain valuable experience that brings classroom concepts to life. - State-of-the-Art Laboratories
Our programs are equipped with multiple modern teaching laboratories. You'll train on the same state-of-the-art devices used by leading engineering and energy companies, ensuring you graduate with relevant technical skills. - Career-Focused and Accredited
Many of our programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), a mark of high quality that produces workforce-ready graduates. Faculty actively seek out and encourage internship opportunities to give you a competitive edge. - Exceptional Value
SRU offers one of the most affordable engineering programs in the region, providing a high-quality, hands-on education without the high cost associated with many other institutions.
