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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Additional Areas of Study
Make an immediate, hands-on impact in high-growth fields with the B.A. in Engineering Technology, an industry-driven major that equips students with practical skills for technology careers. Additional areas of study—including minors in Solar & Renewable Energy, Tech Commercialization, and Unmanned Aerial Systems—offer opportunities for students to broaden their expertise and enhance career outcomes post-graduation.
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
Featured Initiatives
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.
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.
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.
