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2023 Pre-Engineering Degree Guide

A Spike in Pre-Engineering Degrees

#284 Most Popular Major
2.4k Degrees Awarded
8.5% Increase in Graduates

Pre-Engineering was the 284th most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 2,437 degrees in this year alone. This is a difference of 207 over the prior year, a growth of 8.5%.

Our 2023 Best Pre-Engineering Schools ranking analyzes 2 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for pre-engineering students. Explore this or one of our many other custom pre-engineering rankings further below.

2023 Best Colleges for Pre-Engineering
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Best Pre-Engineering Schools by Degree

Associate Degrees in Pre-Engineering
Bachelor's Degrees in Pre-Engineering

Requirements for Getting a Degree in Pre-Engineering

Prior Education for a Pre-Engineering Program

New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific pre-engineering careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.

Types of Pre-Engineering Degrees

There are many different pre-engineering degree levels. You can get anything from a in pre-engineering to the highest pre-engineering degree, a . Different pre-engineering degrees vary in how long they take.

Degree Credit Requirements Typical Program Length
Associate Degree 60-70 credits 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree 120 credits 4 years
Master’s Degree 50-70 credits 1-3 years
Doctorate Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation At least 4 years

Pre-Engineering Careers

How Much Money Do Pre-Engineering Grads Make?

As you might expect, salaries for pre-engineering graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.

Study Areas in Pre-Engineering

Pre-Engineering is one of 2 different types of General Engineering programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Pre-Engineering

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Engineering 9,018
Applied Engineering 341

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