Overview
Design is our Differentiator
Trinity's B.S. in engineering science focuses on teaching analysis and design. Combined with our development of communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, this differentiates us from other engineering programs. We emphasize a deep, fundamental understanding of the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering science, though students may also choose to specialize in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering through elective courses.

Fast Facts
One of the nation's top-ranked, ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering programs.
Design sequence present in all eight semesters.
Common core curriculum blends the best of the liberal arts.
About a third of our graduates go on to top graduate programs.
What You'll Study
Faculty
Learn alongside accessible mentors
Trinity faculty emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and the development of decision-making skills. They act as mentors and advisers to their students, knowing them well enough to act as advocates for them both on campus and when pursuing internships, jobs, and graduate applications.








Student Opportunities
Hands-on laboratories and intensive design prepare students for a rapidly-changing field
The department offers multiple scholarships such as the Margaret Jean Abernathy Scholarship and the Swalm Scholarships to support students in...
Trinity's engineering program provides significant hands-on experience in engineering laboratories and participation in intensive design projects.
Trinity’s engineering science department provides opportunities for mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and courses which focus on research in a...
The engineering science department has identified several opportunities at universities in Australia and New Zealand, where students can take...
Engineering students have access to on-campus facilities including the Centene innovation and design studio, the control systems laboratory, the...
Trinity engineering science students regularly enter their projects in local, national, and international design contests, and a number of those...
When You Graduate
Join a strong network of innovative problem-solvers
The engineering science program is ideal preparation for careers in creative engineering design, engineering research and development, and investigative engineering. Many choose to further their career through professional engineer (P.E.) registration and licensing. Engineering science graduates also attend nationally recognized graduate schools.
Careers
Approximately 65 percent of our graduates go directly into industry and business, while the remaining 35 percent enter top rated graduate schools in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering. Some graduates have opted to continue their studies at medical school or law school.
Career Areas:
- Creative engineering design
- Engineering research and development
- Investigative engineering
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Stanford
- Georgia Tech
- University of Minnesota
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Texas Southwest Medical Center at Dallas
- University of Texas Law School
Notable Companies who have Hired Trinity Graduates:
- IBM
- Boeing
- Dow Chemical
- SAIC
- Advanced Micro Devices
- United Space Alliance
- Texas Instruments
- McDonnell Douglas
- Southwest Research Institute
- Columbia Industries
- Lockheed Martin
- Space X
- Apple
Take the next step
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