Engineering
Why Pursue Engineering?
Do you love knowing how things work? Taking things apart, seeing the individual pieces and how they fit – and perhaps even improving them? Then an engineering degree from Piedmont University may be the perfect fit. Requiring a curious and analytical mind, engineering offers a rewarding way to impact society and create a longstanding career.
Some form of engineering is involved in almost every industry. From home construction to new product development, utility management to modern research, engineering is the key to our modern society. And Piedmont University offers a high-quality education with multiple degrees so that you can find the approach that suits you best. What’s more, our relationships with three of the nation’s top engineering schools – the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Kennesaw State University (KSU), and the University of North Dakota (UND) – afford our students with limitless opportunities.
How a Piedmont Engineering Degree Helps You
An engineering degree from Piedmont helps you develop strong problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills to design and improve systems, structures, and technologies. It also opens doors to diverse career paths in industries like construction, manufacturing, technology, energy, and research, where innovation and practical solutions are key.
- Learn calculation and analytical skills that are practical to a wide range of careers.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines – chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical – before choosing a path that best suits you.
- Start locally and then take classes at some of the nation’s top-rated engineering institutions.
Career Opportunities
A engineering degree from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. For instance, our graduates have gone on to build successful careers in:
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in quality control by teaching you how to analyze processes, apply technical standards, and use data to ensure products meet safety and performance requirements. It also develops your skills in problem-solving, precision, and continuous improvement—key elements in maintaining and enhancing quality across manufacturing and production environments.
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in consulting by equipping you with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills to assess complex challenges and propose effective solutions. It also builds your ability to communicate technical information clearly, work collaboratively with clients, and adapt across industries to meet diverse project needs.
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in applied mechanics by providing a solid foundation in physics, materials science, and mathematical modeling, all essential for understanding and predicting how physical systems behave. It also develops your ability to design, test, and analyze mechanical components and structures, which is critical for solving real-world engineering problems in fields like aerospace, automotive, and structural engineering.
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in manufacturing by teaching you how to design efficient systems, analyze production processes, and apply principles of materials science, mechanics, and quality control. It also equips you with problem-solving and technical skills to improve productivity, reduce waste, and implement modern technologies like automation and lean manufacturing.
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in technical sales by giving you a deep understanding of complex products and systems, allowing you to explain their features and benefits to clients with accuracy and confidence. It also builds strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills that help you tailor solutions to customer needs and bridge the gap between engineering teams and buyers.
An engineering degree prepares you for a career in research by developing your ability to formulate hypotheses, design experiments, and analyze data to solve complex technical problems. It also provides a strong foundation in scientific principles, critical thinking, and innovation—essential for advancing knowledge and creating new technologies in academic, industrial, or government research settings.
More About Engineering
Learn more about Engineering and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Piedmont University offers three different engineering degree opportunities – all dual degrees with some of the country’s best engineering schools. Piedmont, in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Kennesaw State University (KSU), and the University of North Dakota (UND), offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, and Engineering Praxis.
Students who choose engineering physics and engineering science programs will spend three years at Piedmont University before transferring to one of our partner institutions. Participants will learn mathematical and scientific foundational knowledge for the first three years before they transfer to study a more specific engineering field. Although this program is a collaborative endeavor, Piedmont University prides itself on offering a unique and enriching liberal arts education for students in the dual degree program.
Meanwhile, the engineering praxis degree allows students to take courses at Piedmont University and UND simultaneously throughout their program as a student on the Demorest campus. Courses with UND are taught online through our partnership with the Low Cost Models Consortium (LCMC). Students will graduate from both schools receiving the BS in Engineering Praxis from Piedmont and an engineering degree from UND. The engineering programs offered are chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical. Students may need to spend a few weeks in the summer at UND depending on the program.
Upon completion of their studies, students will receive a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Georgia Tech, KSU, or UND as well as a BS in Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, or Engineering Praxis from Piedmont University. Due to the specialized nature of this program, the baccalaureate degree will not be conferred by any of these institutions until all requirements are met by both involved institutions.
Our engineering program provides students with a plethora of engaging opportunities: cutting-edge research starting from year one, student-to-faculty mentoring, and the benefits of both a liberal arts and technical education. Students in our program aren’t just looking for academic success. They also yearn for a community with which they can engage. Thanks to our diverse student population, welcoming and supportive faculty, career services, and athletic programs, Piedmont’s dual program is an amazing, holistic choice for students pursuing engineering. Piedmont is dedicated to offering the ultimate college experience to all dual program students and aims for maximum outcome, providing services that prepare students for bright futures in engineering!
Related Programs
Intrigued by Engineering? You might also be interested in one of these programs:
Meet our Faculty
Our Engineering faculty are experienced professionals and educators who combine expertise in various engineering disciplines with a passion for teaching, guiding students through complex problem-solving, design processes, and hands-on projects to prepare them for successful careers in engineering fields.
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward becoming an Engineering student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in education.