BA/BS in Architectural Engineering

The architectural engineering degree is an ABET-accredited program lasting four years and ending in a capstone design project. It builds on strong mathematics and science before turning to engineering topics tied to the built environment. Students build skills in four core areas: structures, mechanical and electrical building systems, and construction management, and can focus on structural or mechanical design through electives. The emphasis throughout is on responsible, sustainable building design. Undergraduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute also take part in project-based learning, with the chance to complete real projects for outside organizations. Options such as a minor, a concentration or a combined bachelor's and master's route let students shape the degree around their own goals, and the university's career services help graduates move into jobs or further study.