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Why Study Engineering Science?
Engineers solve complex problems that shape how people live, work, and interact with the world. Engineering Science prepares students to approach those challenges through design, analysis, experimentation, and innovation.
Design from Day One
Progress through Trinity's eight-semester design sequence, applying engineering concepts to increasingly sophisticated projects throughout your undergraduate experience.
Learn from Faculty Engineers
Work closely with professors who mentor students in research, internships, career planning, and graduate school preparation.
Customize Your Engineering Focus
Build a common engineering foundation, then tailor your studies through electives in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
What You Will Study
Develop expertise in the scientific and engineering principles used to design, analyze, and improve complex systems.
In Demand-Skills
- Engineering design
- Systems thinking
- Computational modeling
- Data analysis
- Technical communication
ABET-Accredited Curriculum
Study mechanics, circuits, thermodynamics, materials science, mathematics, and computational methods while applying your knowledge through laboratory and design experiences.
Advanced electives and interdisciplinary topics—ranging from robotics to sustainable engineering—allow students to tailor their studies to emerging fields and career goals.
Where Can Engineering Science Take You?
Graduates apply engineering principles across industries ranging from aerospace and technology to energy, manufacturing, and research. Others pursue advanced study in engineering, science, business, and related disciplines.
Career Pathways
- Product Design and Development
- Engineering Research
- Manufacturing and Systems Engineering
- Aerospace and Defense
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Technology and Innovation
Notable Companies That Have Hired Trinity Graduates
- IBM
- Boeing
- Dow Chemical Company
- SAIC
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- United Space Alliance
- Texas Instruments
- McDonnell Douglas
- Southwest Research Institute
- Columbia Industries, LLC
- Lockheed Martin
- SpaceX
- Apple
Graduate Schools and Professional Programs
- Stanford University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- University of Minnesota
- University of Texas at Austin
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Texas Southwest Medical Center at Dallas
- University of Texas at Austin Law School
By the Numbers
65% of Trinity engineering science graduates go directly into industry and business.
35% Trinity engineering science graduates enter top-rated graduate schools in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
One of the nation's top-ranked, ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering programs
Eight semesters of design sequence
Get Your Questions Answered
Interested in engineering? Meet with an academic adviser to explore the curriculum, learn about design experiences and internships, and determine how Engineering Science aligns with your goals. For advising questions, contact the Department of Engineering Science.