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You’re the kind of person who asks why — and then figures out how. Whether you want to design spacecraft, develop life-saving medical devices, or write the code that powers tomorrow’s world, the College of Engineering and Computer Science gives you the tools, mentors, and real-world experience to make it happen.
For students: This is where curiosity becomes a career. Hands-on from day one, our programs challenge you to solve real problems — not just pass tests.
For parents: Our graduates are highly sought after by top employers and graduate programs. With strong retention, career placement, and starting salaries well above national averages, an engineering or CS degree is one of the most valuable investments in your student’s future.
Find Your Field
Aerospace Engineering
Launch your career beyond limits. Design the aircraft of tomorrow, develop satellite systems, and explore the science of flight. From aerodynamics to propulsion to spacecraft design, aerospace engineers are at the frontier of human exploration. If you’ve ever looked up at the sky and wondered how — this is your major.
You’ll study: Fluid dynamics, structural analysis, orbital mechanics, propulsion systems
Where graduates work: NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Air Force
Biomedical Engineering
Engineer solutions that save lives. Sit at the crossroads of medicine and engineering. Biomedical engineers design the devices, diagnostics, and therapies that doctors rely on every day — from MRI machines to prosthetic limbs to drug delivery systems. If you want your career to truly matter, this is it.
You’ll study: Biomechanics, medical imaging, tissue engineering, biosensors
Where graduates work: Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, hospitals, research institutions, medical school
Chemical Engineering
Turn molecules into breakthroughs. Chemical engineers solve some of the world’s biggest challenges — clean energy, sustainable materials, life-saving pharmaceuticals. You’ll learn how to design industrial processes that transform raw materials into products that improve everyday life.
You’ll study: Thermodynamics, reaction engineering, process design, materials science
Where graduates work: ExxonMobil, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, environmental consulting firms
Civil Engineering
Shape the world people live in. Every road you drive on, bridge you cross, and building you enter was designed by a civil engineer. This field blends creativity, technical skill, and public service — and our graduates are leaving their mark on cities, infrastructure, and communities around the globe.
You’ll study: Structural design, transportation systems, geotechnics, water resources
Where graduates work: City and state government agencies, AECOM, Jacobs Engineering, construction firms
Computer Engineering
Build the hardware that runs the world. Computer engineers bridge software and hardware — designing the chips, embedded systems, and networks that power everything from smartphones to self-driving cars. If you love both coding and understanding how machines actually work, this is your perfect fit.
You’ll study: Digital systems, microprocessors, computer architecture, real-time systems
Where graduates work: Intel, Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla, defense contractors
Computer Science
Write the code that changes everything. From artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to app development and data science, computer science is the degree behind nearly every industry disruption.
You’ll study: Algorithms, machine learning, software engineering, databases, systems programming, large language models
Where graduates work: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, startups, research labs, finance
Electrical Engineering
Power the future. Electrical engineers design the systems that generate, distribute, and use energy — and the electronics that run our connected world. From renewable energy grids to wireless communication to robotics, EE is everywhere.
You’ll study: Circuit design, signal processing, electromagnetics, power systems, control theory
Where graduates work: General Electric, Qualcomm, Tesla, utility companies, the military
Environmental Engineering
Protect the planet. Engineer the solution. Environmental engineers tackle the defining challenges of our era: clean water, air quality, climate change, and sustainable infrastructure. This is engineering with a conscience — and one of the fastest-growing fields in the profession.
You’ll study: Environmental chemistry, water treatment, air pollution control, sustainability systems
Where graduates work: EPA, environmental consulting firms, municipalities, clean energy companies
Mechanical Engineering
The foundation of everything that moves. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most versatile degrees you can earn. ME graduates design everything — engines, robots, medical devices, consumer products, energy systems. Whatever industry you want to enter, mechanical engineering gets you there.
You’ll study: Mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, materials, robotics, design
Where graduates work: Automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, biotech, energy — virtually every industry
Why Engineering and Computer Science Here?
Research Opportunities – Undergraduates work alongside faculty on funded research projects
International Experiences – Engineering and Computer Science students can take their required courses at Syracuse University Centers in London, Strasbourg, France and Florence, Italy to stay on track for four year graduation.
Industry Connections – Co-ops, internships, and employer partnerships that turn into job offers
Modern Facilities – State-of-the-art labs, makerspaces, and computing clusters
Small Class Culture – You’re not a number here. Professors know your name
The engineering programs at Syracuse University are accredited by the Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Engineering Program Criteria.
The Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising helps Syracuse University undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni apply for national scholarships and fellowships. These external awards provide funding and recognition across a range of disciplines and interests.