Engineering Degrees
Where Innovation Begins: Your Path to an Engineering Career
Engineers build the future through invention, discovery and exploration. The College of Engineering and Technology at GCU can help prepare engineers who understand the value of working with diverse professionals to push the envelope of what’s possible. Discover all degree programs that can help you find the right path for your academic and career aspirations.
Engineering is the most common undergraduate degree of Fortune 500 CEOs.(See disclaimer 1)
Pursue Engineering Degrees Tailored to Diverse Sectors
If you’re interested in pursuing a different project within your field and expanding your expertise in other engineering disciplines, it’s time to use your passion for engineering to help fuel your career.
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11,600 new jobs are estimated to open for architecture and engineering occupations from 2023 to 2033.(See disclaimer 2) GCU’s degrees for engineering can help prepare you to work in many disciplines like computer, electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering.
Biomedical Engineering Degrees
Software Engineering Degrees
Engineering Technology Degrees
Mechanical Engineering Degrees
Types of Engineering Degrees at GCU
We offer a variety of specializations and emphases to provide you with career-specific knowledge, such as electrical, biomedical, mechanical and robotics. Of GCU's campus students, 78.3% (19,296) were enrolled in STEM or business programs in Fall 2024.(See disclaimer 3)
Employers often place emphasis on industry-specific and technical skills taught within engineering degree programs that can help solve complex real-life challenges.(See disclaimer 4) If building the future through invention, discovery and exploration excites you, a career in engineering may be right for you.
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Median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers in May 2024(See disclaimer 5)
Engineering Career Paths To Consider After Graduation
Explore various career avenues in engineering, each offering opportunities for professional growth and development. From aerospace engineering to renewable energy, the field encompasses diverse sectors where your skills can be applied. Consider your interests and strengths to pave the way for your career journey in engineering.
Let Your Passion for Innovation Fuel Your Future
As of Fall 2022, GCU's 162,653 square foot engineering building offers its students a variety of hands-on experiences via 21 labs that are paired with their scheduled classes and an additional nine labs that can be used by students outside of class time. This means at GCU, engineering students can begin using professional-grade lab machines on day one.
The various engineering programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals. Most GCU engineering majors are offered on campus, while our MS in Software Engineering is offered online. Conveniently scheduled online coursework allows you to work toward earning your degree while maintaining a busy schedule.
Median annual wage for mechanical engineers in May 2024(See disclaimer 6)
GCU’s Commitment to Affordable Education
As a private Christian university, GCU is committed to keeping our engineering programs affordable to all students.
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Accredited and Respected Engineering Degrees
GCU has achieved institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1968. The high criteria and standards set by the HLC offer GCU students a quality education.
Programs accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ABET) at GCU can help prepare graduates to meet global specifications while using their technical education to help others. Graduates have the opportunity to emerge as engineers who lead in innovation and become servant leaders across all technical fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re trying to decide which engineering degree to pursue, we’ve gathered a few frequently asked questions to help you determine your education and career path.
Should I earn a science, technology or engineering degree?
Is it possible to get an engineering degree online at GCU?
Which type of engineering degree is best for me?
What is the difference between mechanical engineering and electrical engineering degrees?
Are engineering or engineering technology degrees easier?
Student Financial Resources
Investing in your future is a big financial decision, which is why we offer several tools to help you estimate the cost of financing your bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
Grand Canyon University’s engineering degrees offer the flexibility you need, alongside a quality education aimed at supporting your academic and professional growth.
- Macosko, J. and Ewert, W. (2024, Sept. 17). Which Colleges and Universities Have the Most Alumni Who Are CEO’s of Fortune 500 Companies? Academic Influence. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective Aug. 29, 2024, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Architecture and Engineering Occupations, retrieved April 1, 2024.
- Includes all campus students who have a last date of attendance at least three weeks into the Fall 2024 semester or participated in a campus evening class in August or September of 2024.
- Indeed. (2024, Feb. 12). 12 Engineering Skills That Companies Look For. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Architectural and Engineering Managers, as of May 2024, retrieved May 30, 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as architectural and engineering managers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Mechanical Engineers, as of May 2024, retrieved May 30, 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as mechanical engineers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.