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Engineering Degree

Student Opportunities

Austin College is located in the Tech Hub hot spot of North Texas, allowing for strong industry and career opportunities thanks to partnerships with top local companies in the Texoma area, including Texas Instruments, GlobalWafers, Kimley-Horn, and more!

Opportunities include:

Internships with local companies
Guest speakers from industry
Real-world projects in courses
Full-time job placement support

Student Research

You will have multiple opportunities to perform cutting edge research under the guidance of Physics and Engineering faculty. These opportunities are enabled through courses such as PHY 261 and PHY 361, and through student-centered programs such as the Sciences Summer Research Program.

Service & Leadership

Finish in Four*

with the skills to launch your career

Graduate fully equipped to launch your engineering career

with the technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and professional skills needed to excel in the field. With your engineering degree, you will be prepared to:

Effectively communicate engineering concepts in oral, written, and digital formats to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to complex engineering challenges.

Design, develop, and implement engineering solutions that meet project specifications and industry standards.

Explore our Graduate Outcomes to learn more about what our graduates are doing today.

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Three Engineering Degree Options

At Austin College, engineering is more than just formulas and machines—it’s a gateway to exploring how creativity and curiosity shape the world.

Engineering involves the application of mathematical and scientific principles to solve real-world problems. Students entering the program will be ready to apply algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus early in their studies.

Small class sizes and personalized attention enable students to reach their full potential through direct engagement with professors.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Gain maximum flexibility in your engineering education by completing core courses and customizing your path with a wide range of discipline-related electives.

You will complete all required core engineering courses and then choose any five discipline-related electives. To ensure breadth, no more than four electives may come from the same discipline. This program has been designed to meet ABET’s EAC accreditation standards. A Bachelor of Science in Engineering requires 10.5 course credits:

Engineering Core (4.5 courses):
- Exploring Engineering (ENGR 101)
- Engineering Design and CAD*(ENGR 201)
- Statics and Dynamics (ENGR 311)
- Senior Capstone Design (ENGR 481)
- Society, Culture, and Engineering Design – 0.5 credit units (ENGR 295)

Discipline Related Courses (5 courses):
No more than four course credits from one discipline. At least one must be a course credit with a lab.

Mechanical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Strength of Materials (ENGR 213) Materials and Manufacturing* (ENGR 303) Thermofluid Systems* (ENGR 313) System Dynamics and Controls (ENGR 403) Machines and Mechanisms (ENGR 413)	Electrical Circuit Theory* (ENGR 212) Digital System Design (ENGR 302) Mechatronics and Automation* (ENGR 312) Power Systems (ENGR 402)Digital Signal Processing (ENGR 422)

Engineering Management Elective (Take one of the following):
- Engineering Statistics & Economics (ENGR 214)
- Engineering Project Management & Statistics (ENGR 234)
Supporting Courses:
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
- Vibrations, Waves, and Optics
- Introduction to Scripting and Data Analytics with Python
- General Chemistry I

* courses with a lab

Sample Four-Year Plan

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical

Develop engineering principles in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, and much more with the concentration in mechanical engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with concentration in Mechanical Engineering will provide you with a strong foundation of key engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, dynamics and kinematics, and mechanical design. This program has been designed to meet ABET’s EAC accreditation standards. Your course work will require 10.5 course credits:

Engineering Core (4.5 courses):
- Exploring Engineering (ENGR 101)
- Engineering Design and CAD* (ENGR 201)
- Statics and Dynamics (ENGR 311)
- Senior Capstone Design (ENGR 481)
- Society, Culture, and Engineering Design – 0.5 credit units (ENGR 295)

Discipline Related Courses (5 courses total) :.

Mechanical Engineering (4 courses, at least one must be a course credit with a lab.)

Electrical Engineering (1 course)

Strength of Materials (ENGR 213)
Materials and Manufacturing* (ENGR 303)
Thermofluid Systems* (ENGR 313)
System Dynamics and Controls (ENGR 403)
Machines and Mechanisms (ENGR 413)

Electrical Circuit Theory* (ENGR 212)
Digital System Design (ENGR 302)
Mechatronics and Automation* (ENGR 312)
Power Systems (ENGR 402)
Digital Signal Processing (ENGR 422)

Engineering Management Elective (Take one of the following):
- Engineering Statistics & Economics (ENGR 214)
- Engineering Project Management & Statistics (ENGR 234)
Supporting Courses:
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
- Vibrations, Waves, and Optics
- Introduction to Scripting and Data Analytics with Python
- General Chemistry I

* courses with a lab

Sample Four-Year Plan

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Electrical

Hone your electrical engineering principals of circuit analysis, electromagnetics, control systems, and more with an electrical concentration in engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with concentration in Electrical Engineering will provide you with a strong foundation of key engineering principles, including circuit analysis, electromagnetics, signal processing, control systems, and digital and analog electronics. This program has been designed to meet ABET’s EAC accreditation standards.

Your course work will require 10.5 course credits:

Engineering Core (4.5 courses):
- Exploring Engineering (ENGR 101)
- Engineering Design and CAD*(ENGR 201)
- Statics and Dynamics (ENGR 311)
- Senior Capstone Design (ENGR 481)
- Society, Culture, and Engineering Design – 0.5 credit units (ENGR 295)

Discipline Related Courses (5 courses total) :.

Electrical Engineering (4 courses, at least one must be a course credit with a lab.)

Mechanical Engineering (1 course)

Electrical Circuit Theory* (ENGR 212)
Digital System Design (ENGR 302)
Mechatronics and Automation* (ENGR 312)
Power Systems (ENGR 402)
Digital Signal Processing (ENGR 422)

Strength of Materials (ENGR 213)
Materials and Manufacturing* (ENGR 303)
Thermofluid Systems* (ENGR 313)
System Dynamics and Controls (ENGR 403)
Machines and Mechanisms (ENGR 413)

Engineering Management Elective (Take one of the following):
- Engineering Statistics & Economics (ENGR 214)
- Engineering Project Management & Statistics (ENGR 234)
Supporting Courses:
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Calculus III
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
- Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
- Vibrations, Waves, and Optics
- Introduction to Scripting and Data Analytics with Python
- General Chemistry I

* courses with a lab

Sample Four-Year Plan

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program has been designed to meet ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Student Learning Outcomes. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering will become eligible for ABET accreditation after the first cohort of students have graduated. ABET accreditation, once awarded, is retroactive to the first graduating cohort.

ABET Accreditation Information

Meet Our Engineering Advisory Council

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Additional Engineering Pathways at Austin College

Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics at Austin College provides a broad education with foundations in engineering and applied physics, offering flexible pathways with interdisciplinary emphasis.

Engineering Physics

Dual-Degree Program in Engineering

The Dual-Degree Program in Engineering provides an opportunity to earn two degrees by obtaining a liberal arts background before specializing in an engineering field.

Dual-Degree Program

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