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Pre-Engineering

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Why study Pre-Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

Flexible, creative, scientific, and precise—a robust liberal arts background hones problem-solving skills you can apply to any kind of engineering. Join a vibrant community as you pursue a well-rounded curriculum that supports graduate study in civil, mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering. 

 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Engineering? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Engineering program is supported by faculty advisors psaul [at] gustavus.edu (psaul[at]gustavus[dot]edu) and lboomgaa [at] gustavus.edu (lboomgaa[at]gustavus[dot]edu).

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here's some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Engineering student.

  • CHE-107 Principles of Chemistry
  • PHY-190 Engineering and Physics for a Sustainable World
  • PHY-205 The Mechanical Universe
  • CHE-141 Organic Chemistry
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What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Engineering at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

A degree from Â鶹ÊÓƵ provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Robotics
  • Structural Design
  • Biomedicine
  • Aerospace

$104,610 Average salary 5 years post graduation
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After Â鶹ÊÓƵ

After Â鶹ÊÓƵ

Gusties who pursue Pre-Engineering are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • University of Minnesota
  • Washington University
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato
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