Engineering
Associate of Science
Program Details
The Engineering Program is the discipline of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, and materials. A background in engineering is important not only to engineers, but also to students interested in chemistry, physics, biology, and medicine. In addition to engineering courses, engineering students will need to develop a strong background in math and physics. An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.
Engineering Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 62,840
- High salary: 183,510
- Average salary: 117750
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 59,790
- High salary: 200,650
- Average salary: 106120
Mechatronics Engineers
Bachelor's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 62,840
- High salary: 183,510
- Average salary: 117750
All Careers in Engineering (9)
| Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college | Stable | 117,750 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 117,750 |
| Microsystems Engineers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 117,750 |
| Nanosystems Engineers | Doctoral degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 117,750 |
| Photonics Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 117,750 |
| Robotics Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 117,750 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Stable | 117,750 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Stable | 117,750 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 106,120 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, and materials.
- Solve engineering problems related to civil, electrical, mechanical, or materials engineering at the level of a lower division engineering major.