Engineering Degrees at GCU
Become a Leader in the Engineering Industry Through an Engineering Program at GCU
Grand Canyon University (GCU) has graduated over 255,500 students as of Jan. 3, 2023, many from degree programs such as nursing and healthcare, technology and engineering.1
GCU’s engineering and engineering technology degrees can help you prepare for a career in a field you may find exciting. GCU engineering majors are passionate about helping others through their work and making a difference by designing and building products that can help improve quality of life.
What exactly is engineering? It is the application of math and science to design and build machines, structures, tools, products, devices and more, often to help solve problems and offer solutions. We invite you to explore our engineering degrees to see which area is right for you.
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Benefits of Pursuing an Engineering Degree From Grand Canyon University
Engineering programs from GCU can provide you with more than your degree. Our programs incorporate our Christian worldview as part of the curriculum, helping our graduates to grow in servant leadership and Christian ethics. We want our graduates to grow personally, academically and professionally while in their programs, all while discovering and pursuing their passions.
GCU also offers various engineering degrees with a wide variety of focuses to choose from, such as biomedical, computer and electrical engineering. This provides students the opportunity to choose a program that suits their interests and can prepare them to pursue work that allows them to position themselves to reach their career goals.
Earn an ABET Accredited Degree
Prepare for an engineering career in a growing field with an ABET accredited degree from GCU. Accredited degrees are a symbol of excellence in education in that given field. GCU’s ABET-accredited engineering degrees can instill confidence that you’re receiving a quality education that can prepare you for practical job experience.
ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission
The following programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET:
ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
The following programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET:
Engineering degrees are offered in a variety of specializations and emphases to teach students with career specific knowledge. Degrees in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and engineering - robotics support learning tailored to specific industries where engineers frequently work.
A BS in Electrical Engineering builds on the foundation of engineering skills with courses specific to electrical engineering such as Electromagnetic Fields and Optics, as well as Advanced Circuits and Lab. Those who enter into a role as an electrical engineer may design, develop and/or test electronic equipment.
Those interested in combining their engineering skills with knowledge of medical sciences may be able to earn a BS in Biomedical Engineering. Students in this degree will be taught how to support the medical field through the development of medical and diagnostic devices.
Mechanical engineers work to develop both mechanical and thermal devices or sensors. These individuals may work in a variety of industries where they can apply their knowledge to elevate their industry through innovation. A BS in Mechanical Engineering teaches skills the students need in their careers post-graduation.
Robotics play a major role within healthcare, aeronautical and manufacturing industries. A BS in Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics provides students the opportunity to specialize in this high-tech career.
Engineering majors at GCU are motivated individuals with a talent for math and science and a desire to serve others through their work. Our programs offer hands-on labs and industry-driven capstone projects, giving you the opportunity to use your creativity and problem-solving skills to create effective solutions. If your goal is to design, develop, test and/or supervise the manufacturing of new products, then one of our engineering degrees may be a great fit.
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Engineering technology graduates play a vital role in the production process by developing and executing ideas along with engineers and carrying out the project vision. They work closely with engineers to bring ideas to life and often work in a production environment to address issues and create solutions. GCU’s engineering technology degrees teach you to build products and work hands-on with tools, machinery and equipment. You will have the opportunity to develop products and perform testing. If you are interested bringing ideas to life, you may want to explore GCU’s degrees in engineering technology.
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Career Pathways for Engineering Program Graduates
Engineers play a part in the development of a wide range of constructions and items, spanning from airports to zippers.4 For example, electrical engineering majors may become electrical engineers who design electronic solutions. Biomedical engineers may create medical equipment that helps improve the quality of life for individuals with specific medical conditions. Mechanical engineers may design small or large-scale mechanical devices. Robotics engineers may design a robotic arm that can be used to help clean up waste or distribute pharmaceuticals.
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Explore Our Growing Phoenix Campus
GCU’s campus has much to offer. Spanning over 300 acres, our campus provides various facilities and labs to help you in your engineering degree. As of August 2021, GCU has added an additional 55,000 square feet of classrooms, offices, study areas, meeting spaces and gathering areas, to further improve the academic environment for our students.
A 2021 survey showed that 88.5% of traditional campus students surveyed feel well supported in GCU’s process of integrating faith, learning and work, which validates our faith initiative while showing room for improvement.8 The GCU campus supports you as a student, both academically, personally and spiritually.
1 Alumni from 1957 to Jan. 3, 2023. Includes students who have graduated or completed their program. Data represents degree-seeking graduates only. This does not include students in Bridge Programs, Certificate Programs, Post-Masters, Education Specialist Programs, High School Dual, Non-Degree Studies or Continuing Education.
2 Includes all traditional students who have a last date of attendance at least three weeks into the Fall 2022 semester or participated in a campus evening class in September or October of 2022.
3 Includes students who participated in an online class in August or September of 2022.
4 Torpey, Elka (2018, February). Career Outlook: Engineers: Employment, Pay and Outlook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on August 14, 2023.
5 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers, as of May 2021, retrieved on May 11, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as bioengineers and biomedical engineers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect 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. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.
6 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Mechanical Engineers, as of May 2021, retrieved on May 11, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as mechanical engineers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect 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. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.
7 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Industrial Engineers, as of May 2021, retrieved on May 11, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 and 2021 may be atypical compared to prior years. The pandemic may also impact the predicted future workforce outcomes indicated by the BLS. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers from across the country with varying levels of education and experience and does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as industrial engineers. It does not reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country. It also does not reflect 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. You may also wish to compare median salaries if you are considering more than one career path. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, and accept employment from, determines salary not only based on education, but also individual characteristics and skills and fit to that organization (among other categories) against a pool of candidates.
8 2021 Integration of Faith, Learning and Work Survey results