Prepare to Become an Innovator
Today’s complex world values innovators with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nova Southeastern University’s B.S. in Engineering will help you develop these skills, along with those in economics and social and practical knowledge in order to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, research and improve a variety of structures, tools, components, processes and more.
At NSU, you’ll explore the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice. You’ll participate in hands-on projects in which you’ll conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data. Other projects will give you opportunities to design systems, components, or processes. Additionally, you’ll become proficient in areas including operations, performance testing, manufacturing, cost scheduling, benefit-cost analysis, training and support and sustainability. An engineering degree can lead you to a number of challenging and rewarding careers. NSU gives you an edge, no matter what path you choose.
Why Should You Major in Engineering at NSU?
Pursue Innovative Career Opportunities Across Industries
An engineering degree provides a pathway for you to pursue career opportunities in engineering, health care, banking and finance, manufacturing, process engineering, plant management or transportation systems. Engineering-specific jobs are included in U.S. News & World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list. Mechanical engineers and civil engineers are #32 and #33 on the list, respectively, with high-paying salaries and thousands of projected jobs available.
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Average Starting Salary
Salaries vary greatly for engineering graduates, as there are a number of career paths you can take. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer hardware engineers earn an average of $117,220 per year while aerospace engineers earn $116,500 per year. According to a 2020 report from PayScale.com, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering make an average of $85,451 per year.
Shark Destinations
With an engineering degree from NSU, you can become a leader in a variety of professional positions and industries. Some of the career roles you can pursue include: systems analyst, operations engineer, logistics engineer, process control analyst, process integration specialist, industrial engineer, sales engineer, biomedical engineer, biomechanical engineer and biomaterial engineer.
Beginning in the first year of your program, you’ll participate in a number of hands-on project applications of engineering. .
Additionally, NSU’s engineering majors are provided support to help them get highly sought-after internships. Some companies where students have obtained internships include, SR Technologies (SRT Group), Newport News Shipbuilding, Amazon, Wireless Maritime Services and Mastec.
Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Engineering major, some sample courses that you’ll be taking include Engineering Design and Project Management, Materials and Processes, Thermal and Fluid Systems, Quality Control for Engineers and Sensors, Measurements and Controls.
Engineering Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Engineering Program will:
- Apply their engineering education, knowledge, leadership, and skills to analyze technical and societal problems and develop creative and responsible solutions.
- Communicate and function as an individual and team member in a professional environment.
- Serve as engineering ambassadors and leaders to apply the highest professional standards of ethics and social responsibility.
- Continue to develop their knowledge and skills through advanced study and lifelong learning.
Engineering Major Learning Outcomes
By graduation, students in the Engineering Program are expected to have attained:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.