Engineering

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Engineering is your key to an exciting and constructive career. 

Gain the knowledge and experience you need to excel in the diverse and contemporary world of engineering. You'll develop a variety of widely applicable skills in a career that's needed everywhere to design, test, modify, inspect and maintain a wide rand of products, structures and systems. The possibilities are endless!

Programs

Our four-year undergraduate programs combine the university's great resources with a robust coverage of both traditional and emerging areas of engineering to produce graduates ready to excel in today's diverse and fast-changing environment. 

The engineering program at FSU provides several options for meeting your individual needs. Partnering with institutions of higher education across the state of Maryland, FSU helps you choose how to best fulfill your personal goals.  

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Engineering Program Highlights

  • The Mechanical Engineering Frostburg Collaborative program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

  • The General Engineering program is accredited by the  Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria.

  • Use state-of-the-art technology in the Compton Science Center, such as the additive manufacturing 3D print lab, robotics lab, materials testing lab, computational engineering workstations, and many other great resources.

  • Develop leadership skills by joining engineering clubs such as The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The National Society of Black Engineers and take part in volunteer and outreach events with fellow students.

  • Gain real-world experience with the technology you'll use in your career through an internship or FSU work-study as a lab assistant.

What can I do with an engineering degree?

$100,640

Median pay for engineers (BLS 2020)

Related Occupations

Aerospace Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

IT Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Engineering Management

Environmental Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Robotics Engineer

The engineering field projects to have employment growth of 6% from 2020 to 2030. Nearly 146,000 new engineering jobs will be created over the next decade. 

What You'll Learn

Through FSU's engineering programs, you will get the tools needed to attain enter the professional practice of engineering, including the abilities to:
  • identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
  • recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
  • function effectively on a team who's members together provide leadership, create a collaboration and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Our Alumni

Our engineering graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers.

Employers

  • Department of Defense
  • Department of Energy
  • NASA
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Jeep
  • U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries

Related Programs

Engineering, Material Concentration

Bachelor's / Frostburg or Cecil Campus

Successful graduates of the materials engineering program will go on to develop, process and test materials used to create a wide range of products from aircraft materials to golf balls.

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Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's / Frostburg Campus

(Collaborative with UMCP)

You can earn a mechanical engineering degree from UMCP all while enjoying the abundant opportunities of Frostburg’s welcoming community and student life with upper-level engineering classes delivered via interactive video from College Park!

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Engineering, Electrical Concentration

Bachelor's / Frostburg  or AACC Campus

Electrical engineers develop innovative solutions and work with technology in an array of fields such as computer networking and telecommunications. FSU's professors will provide you with unique hands-on learning that will prepare you for a career in this field. 

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A Frostburg State education: more valuable than ever.

With nationally recognized academic programs, real-world learning experiences, a top-notch support system, and a thriving student life, Frostburg State is a place where you can discover yourself, define your goals, and prepare for your future.

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