Engineering

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Engineering?

• Apply science and technology to solve problems that extend human potential and improve quality of life
• Choose to specialize an engineering area of interest, for example:
  • Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Industrial
  • Chemical
• Work in an industry that interests you, such as:
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Research & development laboratories
  • Utilities

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Read & review project drawings & plans to determine the sizes of structures
• Confer with other engineers to prepare plans
• Observe project sites & evaluate work progress to identify problems with designs
• Develop plans & estimate costs for constructing systems & operating facilities
• Prepare reports to document project activities & data

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• Analytical and creative thinking as well as problem-solving are key skills for engineers.
• You must enjoy working with math and science in your studies and in your career.
• You need to be able to develop project plans and stay on schedule.
• After completing of our Associate of Science in Engineering, you can transfer to a 4-year institution, earn a bachelor's degree, and build your career in engineering.
• Personality traits that are important for engineers include:
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependability
  • Persistence
  • Cooperation

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Associate of Science in Engineering

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.

For example, you will be ready to work toward:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!