Hands-On, Industry-Connected Engineering Degrees
Reimagine engineering at Viterbo University.
We’re building the next generation of engineers through hands-on, industry-connected, and ABET-accredited programs. This is why 100% of our BS in engineering degree students are employed or pursuing graduate degrees within six months of graduation.
- Real-world ready: At Viterbo, we go beyond teaching theory with a curriculum packed with engaging projects designed to prepare you for real-world job challenges.
- Industry connections: Our active Engineering Advisory Board is made up of leaders from top companies, eager to hire our interns and graduates.
- Hands-on experience: Our state-of-the-art inventor workshop is your playground, where you’ll collaborate with peers, experiment with cutting-edge tools, and bring your ideas to life.
- Proven success: Viterbo’s program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) , a prestigious recognition that validates our quality and opens doors to even more career opportunities.
Explore Viterbo’s Engineering Degrees
BS in Engineering
We collaborate with industry leaders representing a range of engineering disciplines to ensure our BS in engineering curriculum is relevant to current and future trends. Many BS in engineering students go on to work at the company where they complete their internship, and 100% of our engineering program graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Engineering Minor
Enhance your problem-solving skills, technical literacy, and career versatility with an engineering minor. Minors generally require 15–25 credits, but transfer courses, waivers, and/or substitutions could modify these totals.
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Engineering Program Highlights
At Viterbo, you can participate in internships and/or perform research with faculty members. You will be pushed to think creatively with coursework that emphasizes the problem-solving and critical thinking needed to solve complex problems. Other benefits include:
- Innovative classrooms. Classes are held in a cutting-edge innovation lab where you can design, test, and refine solutions to real-world challenges, with access to industry-standard software for simulations, data processing, and analysis.
- Passionate faculty. Engineering courses are taught by experts who care about preparing you for a satisfying career. Instructors have extensive teaching experience and fascinating research interests.
What Can You Do With an Engineering Degree?
An engineering degree can lead to a lucrative, in-demand career. O*Net reports an average median salary of $111,970 nationwide ($110,810 in La Crosse) for engineers.
Common careers for those with engineering degrees include:
- Mechanical engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Materials scientist
- Project engineer
- Sales engineer
Financial Aid for the Engineering Program
We are committed to affordability. Nearly all—98%—of our full-time students receive some financial aid, and engineering program students are eligible for a competitively awarded $2,000 annual scholarship and a $500 scholarship for incoming students who attend our annual Engineering, Math, and Computer Science Exploration Day at the start of the spring semester.
The engineering professors will help you develop professionally while also providing space to find your passion and identity in STEM. You gain unique experiences and a skill set in a multi-disciplined engineering degree.”
—Gregory Cano ’22, Staff Engineer (Civil), Manhard Consulting
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