Pre-Engineering

  • Program
    Pre-professional

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. 

 

Request More Info Apply
Grad

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 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
Walking Students

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

Aerial view of paths winding through a wooded area and meadows.

After Gustavus

After Gustavus

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
Students at graduation
11:1
student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
Old Main with blooms

Ready to Learn More?

Get started by sharing a few details below, and someone from our team will get back to you with more details on your chosen major.

Loading...

Reach far. Dig deep.
Go Beyond.