In ACU’s Engineering programs, students are prepared to solve today’s complicated problems through a combination of industry-informed professional skill development, invaluable hands-on experience, one-to-one mentoring, and access to state-of-the-art labs. First-year engineering students begin by attending their first job fair, collaborating in group projects and experiencing introductory courses in engineering, math and science. This foundation to the major allows students to take beginning courses first and declare a specific engineering focus later, once they have discerned the differences in subject as they relate to their individual strengths.
STUDENT OUTCOMES
With our average starting salary starting at $76,000 per year, most graduates go straight into industry positions, while others enroll in top graduate programs in civil, nuclear, environmental, mechanical, structural and aerospace engineering.
The department’s many opportunities and experiences expand your robust education and culminate into a well-rounded resumé. Our students are finding employment at some of the biggest names in their industries:
“ACU’s Engineering program prepared me to step into my career by sharpening two crucial skills in the workplace: The first skill is problem-solving. Through classes such as Electronic Devices and Thermodynamics, I was introduced to problems that I did not always know the answer to. This challenges you to learn a process that can be applied to various problems rather than finding only one solution. The second skill is teamwork. In junior and senior clinics, you have a client to whom you are expected to provide a deliverable by the end of the course. This project is not achievable by your own means but rather by working with your team. Through this environment, you learn the importance of communication and collaborating to produce a quality product.”
Sam Carter ‘23
Engineer, Linbeck