Engineering Without Boundaries
If you’re looking for a flexible engineering program to build a path that’s uniquely yours, or just want a broad engineering base for a variety of engineering career paths, the General Engineering program is for you.
Choose the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, offered jointly by Tennessee Tech University and East Tennessee State University, to create an interdisciplinary engineering degree spanning multiple engineering disciplines. You’ll build a strong engineering foundation, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge to pursue your purpose.
Top 5 Things You’ll Learn
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How Engineering Systems Work: Understand the mechanical, electrical and structural principles behind engineered products, processes and systems.
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Engineering Design and Modeling: Use engineering graphics, solid modeling and design methods to develop, analyze and communicate engineering solutions.
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Materials, Mechanics and Energy: Explore how forces, materials, motion, fluids and energy affect the performance and design of engineered systems.
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Circuits, Electronics and Digital Systems: Build an understanding of electrical circuits, electronics and digital systems and how they interact with other engineering technologies.
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Integrated Engineering Problem-Solving: Combine knowledge from multiple engineering disciplines with programming, statistics and numerical methods to solve complex problems that don’t fit neatly within a single field.
Program of Study
B.S. Engineering
The General Engineering program, offered jointly with East Tennessee State University, is a flexible, interdisciplinary engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. You’ll take courses from multiple engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, to prepare for careers that span traditional boundaries. Students develop a broad engineering perspective, strengthen systems thinking and problem-solving skills, and are prepared to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam while pursuing careers in a wide range of technical industries.
Becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer
Students completing the B.S. in Engineering are eligible to take the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The FE exam is a computer-based test and the first major step toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). The FE exam tests students’ general and discipline-specific engineering knowledge.
Taking the exam is voluntary, though strongly encouraged. Passing the FE exam shows employers you have a foundational mastery of engineering principles, even at an entry level.
Career Options
Career Types
With a B.S. Engineering degree, graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in technical and non-technical sectors:
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Development Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Technical Services
Employers
Companies that have hired our graduates:
- Howmet Aerospace
- JTEKT North America
- BorgWarner Turbo Systems
- Mapes Piano String Company
- ebm-papst
- Mattern and Craig
- Cooper Standard Automotive
- Wright Brothers Construction Company
Salary Expectations
$117,750
Median annual wage for Engineers, All Other from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational
Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Salary varies by occupation, experience,
industry and location.
Student Experience
Find community in more than 30 student organizations, clubs and competitive teams.
Gain real-world experience through our co-op and internship programs.
Your senior year culminates in an industry-sponsored Senior Design Capstone project.
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SCHEDULE A VISITAccreditation
The B.S. in Engineering program, jointly offered by Tennessee Technological University and East Tennessee State University, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under its General Criteria.
Learn more about the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering