Areas of Study

Design Differently.

We consider design the essence of engineering, so it is the central thrust of the program. Our multidisciplinary curriculum allows students to understand how design functions across a variety of disciplines, including the physical sciences and mathematics.

Our focus on teaching and design, in addition to our special attention to developing students' communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, differentiates us from hundreds of other engineering programs across the country.

Engineering Science (B.S.)

The Engineering Science (Bachelor of Science) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Trinity's undergraduate engineering science program is ranked #49 nationally among 230 engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's degree (2024 US News Ranking).  

Logo of ABET Accreditation with text "Engineering Accreditation Commission"

Mission

The mission of the Engineering Science Department at Trinity University is to provide students with a broad-based undergraduate engineering education by offering a design-oriented, multi-disciplinary engineering science curriculum in the context of the University's traditions of the liberal arts and sciences.

Program Educational Objectives

The Engineering Science Department graduates are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years after graduation:

  1. Successful practice of engineering design and analysis in their field;
  2. Application of a broad background in liberal arts and sciences when solving engineering problems with humanistic dimensions in their professional practice;
  3. Advancement in their engineering careers with increased responsibility and leadership roles;
  4. Effective oral and written communication with diverse groups of people;
  5. The pursuit of continuing or advanced education relevant to professional interests. 

Student Outcomes

Engineering Science Students are expected to accomplish the following by the time of graduation:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

  • In the 2022-23 academic year, 148 students were enrolled in the Engineering Science Program and 31 graduated.
  • In the 2021-22 academic year, 145 students were enrolled in the Engineering Science Program and 28 graduated.