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General Engineering

Overview

Interested in designing solutions to real-world challenges? Gordon's engineering degree combines scientific knowledge, technical problem-solving, and hands-on design experience to prepare you for a wide range of engineering careers.

Through a strong foundation in engineering principles, mathematics, and the applied sciences, you'll learn how to evaluate complex systems, develop innovative technologies, and solve practical problems. Students can customize their engineering degree through concentrations in Professional, Biological, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, or Materials Engineering, aligning their studies with career goals and emerging industry needs.

Why earn an engineering degree at Gordon?

Gordon's engineering program prepares students to solve real-world challenges through technical expertise, innovation, and hands-on learning. With close faculty mentorship, you'll build practical skills in facilities including a fabrication suite, robotics space, electronics lab, and optics lab.

Located near Boston's thriving engineering and research community, Gordon provides access to valuable internship, research, and professional opportunities beyond the classroom. Nearly half of Gordon's physics and engineering graduates continue to nationally ranked graduate programs, while others launch successful careers across engineering and technology fields.

What can Christian faith bring to engineering?

Engineering is ultimately about solving problems and improving the world around us. At Gordon, students explore how faith can inform responsible innovation, ethical decision-making, and the stewardship of technology and natural resources.

Whether designing sustainable systems, advancing healthcare technologies, or developing new solutions for industry, engineers have opportunities to serve others through their work. Gordon's Christian perspective encourages students to consider both the technical and human dimensions of every engineering challenge.

Program Information
Degree Bachelor of Science
Program Level Undergraduate
School School of Science, Technology and Health
Program Format In-Person

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Courses

General Engineering Courses and Concentrations

General Engineering is a four-year degree offered at Gordon. We also offer a 3-2 Engineering program.

Gordon holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), and we are actively pursuing accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to strengthen the reputation of our engineering programs.

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  2. Concentrations Customize your degree with a concentration that aligns with your career interests and professional goals.
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Experiential Learning

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Scholarships

We’re committed to working with you to make college accessible. Gordon offers a wealth of generous scholarships to lower your cost of attendance.

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Faculty

Faculty

Nationally recognized, personally focused

Gordon faculty are accomplished engineers, scientists, and educators who bring both technical expertise and a commitment to Christian mentorship. Through close collaboration in the classroom, laboratory, and research settings, students gain the knowledge and confidence to pursue engineering careers and graduate study.

All School of Science, Technology & Health Faculty

Mina Lim

Mina Lim

Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering

Kristen Siaw

Kristen Siaw

Assistant Professor of Physics and Chemistry

Oleksiy Svitelskiy Headshot

Oleksiy Svitelskiy

Professor of Physics

Careers

Life after Gordon

What can you do with an engineering degree?

An engineering degree can prepare graduates for careers in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, research, and product development. Depending on your concentration, you can apply engineering principles to solve challenges across a wide range of industries, including careers such as:

  • Biotechnology Research Scientist
  • Medical Device Designer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Industrial Safety Engineer
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Materials Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer