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Wentworth's Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program utilizes an innovative curriculum that provides students the flexibility to integrate an engineering course of study with electives of their choice to broaden their education for their professional and personal goals. Students in the program will customize their education, both their specialized area of engineering study and their personal directed studies, with a full-time faculty mentor. This program is ideal for students with more than one area of interest.
The 5 concentrations available to students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program are:
- Biomedical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Mechanical
Over the course of the program, students may select courses that match their personal interests and broaden their career options. The combinations are varied and limited only by student interests and imagination. Our engineering students have focused on fields ranging from Sustainability, Life Cycle Analysis, Business Management, Computer Science, Applied Math and Sciences, Music, and Art.
Through Wentworth’s strong network of employers, including many alumni, students in this program obtain professional experience during their two required, and paid, cooperative work semesters.
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The Wentworth Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
For program objectives, outcomes and enrollment and degree data, please visit the Engineering Accreditation Information page.
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Wentworth Engineering graduates obtain well-paying jobs in a range of fields. Median starting salary of an Engineering major is $72,000.
Recent graduates find jobs at top companies in Boston and around the country. The Top 5 employers of the most recent class of Wentworth Engineering graduates are:
- Dover Middle School
- Engineering & Surveying Properties, PC
- Epicore Biosystems
- Arlin mfg
- Nitsch Engineering
Average hourly co-op pay for Engineering majors is $23.62.
Find a more in-depth look at career outcomes below.
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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program is a 4-year innovative interdisciplinary degree for students who prefer to create a curriculum integrating their engineering and non-engineering interests in a structured manner. Study Abroad is also highly encouraged with various study abroad and co-op abroad options to select from.
View the Course Catalog below for information about program requirements. For an overview of the year-by-year experience in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, see "What You'll Learn" below.
Total credits for degree: 127
Wentworth’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSEN) is a full-time 4-year innovative interdisciplinary degree for students who prefer to create a curriculum integrating their engineering and non-engineering interests in a structured manner. Study Abroad is also highly encouraged with various study abroad and co-op abroad options to select from.
BSEN students are required to select a concentration from five possible engineering areas (1) Biomedical, (2) Civil, (3) Computer, (4) Electrical, (5) Mechanical; and directed studies/minor(s) areas.
Minor Option
Students may select a minor from a variety of Academic Units through the the School of Architecture and Design, the School of Computing and Data Science, the School of Management, and School of Sciences and Humanities, fulfill their minor(s) requirements.
Electives
Students may select courses that match their personal interests and broaden their career options. The combinations are varied and limited only by student interests and imagination. Our engineering students have focused on fields ranging from Sustainability, Life Cycle Analysis, Business Management, Computer Science, Applied Math and Sciences, Music, and Art.
Working closely with a faculty advisor and/or a full-time faculty member, students design an engineering education meeting individualized personal and professional goals.
Plan of Study Grid Freshman Year Fall Semester Credits ENGR1100 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE 2 ENGR1206 ENGINEERING LABORATORY-BSEN 2 MATH1776 CALCULUS 1A 2 MATH1777 CALCULUS 1B 2 PHYS1250 ENGINEERING PHYSICS I 4 English Sequence* 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester ENGR1300 FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 ENGR1406 APPLIED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS-BSEN 2 MATH1876 CALCULUS 2A 2 MATH1877 CALCULUS 2B 2 PHYS1750 ENGINEERING PHYSICS II 4 English Sequence* 4 Credits 16 Sophomore Year Fall Semester ENGR2100 PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS 4 MATH2600 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS & LINEAR SYSTEMS 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 1 3 Science Elective 4 Credits 15 Spring Semester MATH2025 MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 2 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 3 4 HSS Elective* 4 COOP2500 INTRODUCTION TO COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 0 Credits 16 Summer Semester COOP3000OPTIONAL COOP EDUCATION Credits 0 Junior Year Fall Semester Engineering Concentration (EC) 4 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 5 4 HSS Elective* 4 MATH/Science Elective 4 Credits 16 Spring Semester COOP3500 COOP EDUCATION 1 0 Credits 0 Summer Semester ENGR3500 ENGINEERING JUNIOR DESIGN 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 6 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 7 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 8 4 Credits 16 Senior Year Fall Semester COOP4500 COOP EDUCATION 2 0 Credits 0 Spring Semester ENGR5000 ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN I 4 Engineering Concentration (EC) 9 4 GENERAL Elective 4 GENERAL Elective 4 Credits 16 Summer Semester ENGR5500 ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN II 4 GENERAL Elective 4 GENERAL Elective 4 HSS Elective* 4 Credits 16 Total Credits 127 ENGL/HSS Note
Students are required to complete:
- At least one course in Humanities: CSAS, HSSI, HIST, HUMN, LITR and PHIL
- At least one course in the Social Sciences: CSAS, HSSI, COMM, ECON, ENVM, POLS, PSYC and SOCL
- The remaining course from either the Humanities or Social Sciences category.
Students with a three English course sequence may use the third English course to satisfy a Humanities requirement.
A minimum of 20 credits total, including English, humanities, and social science credit, is required to complete the humanities and social sciences graduation requirement.
Math Placement may alter the course schedule above.
BSEN Program Timeline
BSEN Program Timeline Action Year Term Next Step Registration Access Codes Freshman FALL/SPRING Meet with (RACs access code, ‘Alternate PIN’) Advisor/Student Success Advisor Concentration Declaration Freshman FALL for BMED Concentration/ all other concentrations SPRING Meet with Faculty Advisor or Student Success Advisor Minor Declaration Freshman FALL for BMED minor/ all other minors SPRING Meet with Faculty Advisor or Student Success Advisor
Student Testimonials
Shirley Love
"I knew that Wentworth was the right choice for me on Accepted Students Day. It was my very first time visiting the school and as soon as I stepped onto campus I immediately felt welcomed and wanted here. The Wentworth community is a very open and friendly community and that was one of the key factors which guided my decision in choosing this school."
What You'll Learn
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Year 1
You’ll establish a foundation for your Engineering program by taking introductory courses in physics and calculus, along with Introduction to Engineering, which will instill core engineering concepts that you’ll use throughout the program. You’ll also dive into engineering courses that utilize essential tools like CAD.
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Year 2
Wentworth Engineering students can choose from one of five engineering concentrations. Second-year students begin to take courses in their desired area of study to build a solid foundational knowledge.
An optional pre co-op work term is available to students during the summer semester.
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Year 3
In the fall and summer semesters of your third year, you’ll continue to bolster your engineering knowledge in your chosen concentration.
In the spring, you’ll begin the first of two required co-ops.
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Year 4
In the fall, you’ll go on your second required co-op to gain more hands-on industry experience.
The remainder of your program includes your senior capstone project, which you’ll work on over your final two semesters.
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