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Engineer Your Future

At the College of Engineering, we equip the engineers and computer scientists of tomorrow to tackle society's most pressing challenges from a global perspective.

Study Engineering at UNLV

Our robust curriculum prepares students for careers in the engineering and computer science fields. Our four departments, consisting of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science, rigorously prepare students to tackle the biggest challenges of our day in areas of national need including energy and water resources, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data, transportation, robotics, and more.

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Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

Civil engineers and construction managers design and construct our infrastructure, residential, commercial and public building projects. Our civil engineering students develop technical skills to design, build, and operate infrastructure projects. Our construction management program prepares students to become successful construction managers to meet employer needs in all areas of construction practice.

Career Insights
  • Median annual pay: $95,890 to $104,900
  • Job opportunities: water resources, environmental, transportation, construction, geotechnical, or structural engineer; construction manager; general contractor
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Computer Science

Through our undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science, students create, apply, and develop their foundational knowledge of computer science to become accomplished programmers. Explore the frontiers of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and big data to build a career in cutting-edge software applications.

Career Insights
  • Median annual pay: $99,700
  • Job opportunities: network administrator, web developer, systems or information security analyst
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Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and computer engineering covers a range of modern engineering fields including wireless communication, system on chip, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and sensor networks. Students learn the skills to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design and analysis of all hardware, software, and systems that process, communicate, interface, and display information.

Career Insights
  • Median annual pay: $109,010 to $138,080
  • Job opportunities: Communications, control, electrical, electronics, hardware, system, biomedical, instrumentation, semiconductor engineer
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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a diverse and flexible discipline, covering fields like robotics, renewable energy, electric vehicle design, turbomachinery, HVAC, rocket propulsion, and biomedical technology. The Department of Mechanical Engineering integrates math, science, and engineering to prepare students for careers in industry or advanced study.

Career Insights
  • Median annual pay: $99,510
  • Job opportunities: Mechanical, nuclear, biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing engineer
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Interdisciplinary Degree Programs

Innovation often arises at the intersection of disparate fields. As technology continues to advance, students who study in these interdisciplinary programs experience the unique advantage of a blended curriculum and get to tackle exciting questions from an integrated vantage point. 

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Additional Areas of Study

Students who have diversified interests beyond their major area of study can expand their horizons with a minor in one of the following areas. Minors take interdisciplinary learning to a new level, equipping students to tackle problems from multiple angles.

Partnership Programs

As an engineering college with four dynamic departments, we proudly collaborate with Military Science/Army, and Aerospace Studies & ROTC. These partnerships provide students with leadership training, academic guidance, and pathways to careers in defense and advanced technology sectors. By combining rigorous engineering education with military preparation, we equip students with the skills and experience to thrive in both professional and service roles, ready to meet the challenges of a fast-changing world.

“As a civil engineering student at UNLV and captain of the ASCE steel bridge team, I've learned that the true foundation of my education lies in the connections I've built. Engaging with alumni and professors has opened doors to invaluable insights and opportunities. Their guidance and support have allowed me to secure a full-time structural engineering position straight out of college.”
Angelina Paoni, Class of 2025, Civil Engineering

The UNLV Difference

R1
Classified as ‘Very High Research,’ the Highest Status for Research Institutions
Top 10
Diverse Campuses in the Nation*
87.2%
Female engineering students retained from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023
$500,000+
$500,000+ annual scholarship support for Engineering students

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UNLV Cyber Clinic

Our Cyber Clinic provides free cybersecurity services to help businesses address vulnerabilities. Through hands-on client engagement, students are becoming cybersecurity experts and learning how to safeguard our nation’s future.

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StepUp & StartUp Program

The StepUp & StartUp internship program connects students with local tech and startup companies for competitively paid internships. These experiences bolster student resumes and provide value to Nevada businesses.

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Fred & Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition

Senior Design is a part of every student’s academic experience. The capstone challenges students to bring the theoretical to life with a real-world prototype or innovation.

Highlights from the College

From partnering with local high schools to prepare teams for international robotics competitions, to developing innovations to solve the Southwest climate crisis, our students and faculty are making real-world impacts to our region and world. Here’s a sampling of what we’ve been up to lately.

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