Pre-Engineering

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Why study Pre-Engineering at Gustavus?

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 are some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Engineering at Gustavus, 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 Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Engineering at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus 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—Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Engineering are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs. 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
Students at graduation
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student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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