Our BSE in Engineering program cultivates a breadth of engineering skills, while facilitating technical depth in a unique field of specialization.
Our program is designed to help you build strong foundational engineering skills and knowledge in your chosen area of technical concentration, including:
- Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Custom Concentration
What to Expect
Your coursework will begin focused on core skills in science, math and engineering analysis. As a sophomore, you will choose your area of concentration.
Through applied coursework and a two-semester senior design project, you will gain hands-on, real-world experience that supports a range of diverse professional paths. Throughout the program, you will engage in valuable learning opportunities equipping you with the technical competencies essential for engineering practice.
You will:
- Learn to solve problems while handling constraints such as complexity, manufacturability and sustainability
- Work in the lab to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- Leverage our faculty industry connections to land a competitive engineering internship or job
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to pursue professional engineering licensure (PE), industry careers, entrepreneurship (such as starting a business in your specialized concentration) or to further your education through graduate studies.
The BSE in Engineering program at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Objectives
As a graduate of our BSE in Engineering program, you will be able to:
- Use your engineering ethics and education to lead successful and productive careers
- Apply your engineering, analytical and creative skills, while fostering inclusive and collaborative environments
- Adapt to technology changes and a diverse global society throughout your professional lives by continuous learning, earning advanced degrees, professional training and self-directed study
Where Our Engineering Graduates Work
Jefferson engineering graduates are prepared to step into a wide range of industries – from aerospace and advanced manufacturing to emerging biotech and global retail operations. With a strong foundation in applied problem-solving and interdisciplinary thinking, you can move seamlessly into the workforce or continue your education in specialized fields.
Featured Employers
- Airborne Systems
- Collins Aerospace
- Davlyn Group
- Flexible Circuits
- Target
BSE in Engineering Program Now STEM Eligible
STEM eligibility allows international students on an F-1 student status to apply for an additional two years of work authorization after an initial 12-month period of Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States if they meet the required criteria.
For more information about OPT and F-1 student status, please visit the Jefferson Office of International Services website.
