Do multiple career paths within the engineering field appeal to you? When you enroll in Engineering 360, you’ll get a feel for our four programs — civil, industrial, mechanical and software — as you zoom in on the engineering major that is right for you.
Engineers tackle the technological, scientific and logistical challenges of the 21st century as they change the world for the better. We'll help you become an expert and innovator, a builder and technician, and, of course, a creative thinker and problem-solver.
Our interdisciplinary approach combines intensive collaboration and hands-on learning in our cutting-edge facilities that include an environmental workshop with an atomic absorption spectrometer; a fluids lab with an advanced hydrology study system; a performance optimization workshop, where you’ll use the driving simulator to analyze a variety of road situations or program an automatic assembly process; and a machine shop where you’ll perform guided fabrication activities.
In your first-semester course, World of an Engineer, you’ll explore the breadth of engineering options while taking common foundational courses during that first year. You’ll benefit from talking to peer mentors, upperclassmen and faculty as your narrow your interests, and you’ll meet with an adviser and career development director to discuss career pathways for each of the four programs.
Percentage of graduating seniors in 2020 who have jobs, are continuing their educations or are starting their own companies within 6 months of graduation.
The mean salary for graduating seniors in 2020 within 6 months of graduation.
Our small class sizes, approachable professors and a close-knit community create a supportive, enriching environment.
Whether you want to build bridges or databases, we will help you develop the technical, professional and creative skills you need to bridge the gap from engineer-in-training to engineer-in-practice. Career services at Quinnipiac include:
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Computing and Engineering support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
Quinnipiac student Hephzibah Rajan ’23, a computer science major from Muscat, Oman, has been named the 2023 National Engineering Intern Student of the Year by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
The award is presented by the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division of the ASEE. Rajan was recognized for her summer internship with CVS/Aetna.
“I interned with Aetna over the summer after my junior year,” Rajan said. “Initially, I worked on code maintenance which in simple terms is reading code and making sure that each line was being run. I was essentially increasing code coverage. Over time, I started picking up other tasks as well. I learned about their machine-learning models and was also able to propose an alternative method for one of their projects with the help of my mentor."
Mechanical engineering major Rachel Davis ’16 gave the gift of mobility to a toddler with cerebral palsy, modifying a ride-on electric car with the guidance of her professor. She accomplished this impactful project through Quinnipiac University’s Interdisciplinary Program for Research & Scholarship (QUIP-RS) and a car donation from the “Go-Baby-Go” nationwide program. The youngster who received the car was able to control it by simply by moving his head: Accelerometers attached to a small cap enabled him to change speeds with an up-and-down head motion and control steering with a side-to-side motion.
The Department of Homeland Security has determined that this program meets the requirements for STEM designation.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) graduates are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be over 1.12 million jobs in STEM occupations in the next 10 years. The Department of Defense also estimates that more than 80% of jobs will require STEM skills over the next decade.
In addition, STEM-designated programs allow certain international graduates to remain and work in the United States for an additional 24 months after graduation on top of the standard Optional Practical Training period (up to 12 months) in order to receive additional training through their work experience.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.