In Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Department of Engineering, you’ll invest in your future by gaining the necessary skills to enter the workforces of aerospace, technology, biomechanics, manufacturing, and chemical engineering.
As an engineering student at Franciscan, you’ll have a variety of degree programs to choose from, including four-year mechanical engineering and software engineering majors on our Ohio campus or dual-degree programs with our excellent partner colleges.
Explore dual-degree engineering programs for engineering majors.
Whether you’re considering admission to a bachelor’s or associate’s degree program, you’ll be mentored by expert faculty in a faithfully Catholic atmosphere. You’ll have the opportunity to learn in state-of-the-art facilities and gain experience through resume-building internships. Our bachelor’s degrees in mechanical or software engineering thoroughly prepare students for their respective professional fields.
Dual-degree program students benefit from the influence of our Catholic values, mission, and faculty before continuing their education at prestigious colleges like Notre Dame, the Catholic University of America, and other Catholic engineering colleges in the United States.
The world needs Catholic leaders skilled in engineering.
In addition to the major degree programs you can study at Franciscan, there are also multiple minors and concentrations that engineering students can take to improve their career-earning prospects.
A concentration in management or business will help students become leaders in their fields. Students with an interest in the field of computer science have the opportunity to gain a minor in cybersecurity.
Faith and science exist in harmony on our campus. Experiential learning and a rich Catholic faith life on campus will ensure your personal, professional, and spiritual growth. You will be equipped to transform your spiritual life and the world around you as an engineering major at Franciscan University.
Chemistry majors at Franciscan reconcile faith and science as they uncover the secrets of inorganic and organic chemistry. Unlock your own curiosity through experiential learning, research, and internship opportunities with world-class mentors. The professional world and prestigious graduate study are wide-open to Franciscan graduates.
Math is the universal language. At Franciscan University, you’ll discover all its intricacies and apply it to real world problems through the lens of the Catholic faith. A bachelor’s degree in mathematical science prepares you for careers in engineering, technology, computer science, and economics.
Add to your engineering degree by minoring in cybersecurity. Be formed in your faith while learning the latest data protection and computer security techniques. Information technology security is more important now than ever, and Franciscan students have the knowledge and integrity to be leaders in the programming field.
Still undecided? You might also be interested in these other undergraduate degree programs at Franciscan that are similar to the mechanical engineering degree.
Engineering Objective, Student Outcomes, and Enrollment & Grad Data
The Engineering and Computing programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville aim to prepare students to bring value to people through the development of technology. The department offers five different degree pathways: Computer Information Science, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and various Dual-Degree “Pre-Engineering” options in collaboration with partner schools. Each pathway offers students the opportunity to develop competence in a wide variety of engineering and computing disciplines and leverages the University’s commitment to Dynamic Orthodoxy with coursework and retreats that foster virtue formation and are built firmly on the Catholic intellectual tradition.