Engineering - A.S. Degree
Explore the World of Engineering
Humankind has been engineering since before we could write. From defensive walls to
aqueducts to stadiums to modern computer-aided design (CAD) projects, engineers are
often at the forefront of conceiving, building, maintaining, and salvaging the world
around us. Using up-to date software to gain fundamental and practical engineering
knowledge, students will explore real life engineering problems and use engineering
tools and concepts to solve them. Using up-to-date hardware and software, students
will learn programming, graphic design, mechanics, and electrical circuits and leave
ACC well grounded to pursue any number of Engineering paths be it mechanical, electrical,
industrial, or design.
Career Opportunities
Annual salaries can be as high as $208,000 and as low as $58,562, the majority of Engineering salaries currently range between $58,562 (mean entry-level salary for geospatial science and technology engineers) to $86,034 (mean entry-level salary for aerospace engineers) with top earners (mean annual salary for computer engineers) making $136,230 annually across the United States. ACC Engineering A.S. graduates will be ready to pursue a path into any engineering program they set their sights on and our committed and experienced faculty stands ready to guide them into this exciting life-long career.
What Will I Study?
The ACC Engineering A.S. program provides extensive hands-on training. Courses within the program include basic principles of engineering, the fundamentals of engineering programming, a thorough examination of elementary engineering mechanics, as well as a grounding in electrical circuits. This well-rounded education provides students with many opportunities and the necessary qualifications as junior engineers and transfer applicants for B.S. programs in the field of Engineering most attractive to them.
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| ENGINEERING Associate of Science – 61 credit hours |
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| FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| *CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I | 4 |
| *ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 |
| ENGR 1201 - Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| *HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 |
| *MATH 2413 - Calculus I | 4 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ENGR 1204 - Engineering Graphics | 2 |
| *ENGL 1302 - Composition II | 3 |
| ENGR 2304 - Programming for Engineers | 3 |
| *MATH 2414 - Calculus II | 4 |
| *PHYS 2425 - University Physics I | 4 |
| SECOND YEAR FIRST SEMESTER | |
| ENGR 2301 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics | 3 |
| *HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 |
| *MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra | 3 |
| *MATH 2415 - Calculus III | 4 |
| *PHYS 2426 - University Physics II | 4 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| ENGR 2302 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 2305 - Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| MATH 2320 - Differential Equations | 3 |
| *SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGINEERING (A.S.) DEGREE | 61 |
*Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
Approximate costs for the A.S. Degree program including tuition and fees are $4,200 for in-district students, $6,960 for students out-of-district, and $9,840 for non-residents. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when directed by the Board of Regents.
COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS
Engineering is part of our Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Career Pathway. Click the box below to see other programs that may interest you.
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