Engineering Dual Degree
Program Overview & Goals
Students interested in engineering can pursue their goals through Hendrix’s Engineering Dual Degree pathway. Working closely with faculty advisors, students complete a strong liberal arts foundation and the prerequisite coursework needed to continue their engineering studies at one of our partner institutions, preparing them for success in a wide range of engineering careers.
Via Hendrix
Whether your goals include becoming a licensed engineer, pursuing advanced study in engineering or applied sciences, or working in cutting-edge technology and design fields, you can get there Via Hendrix.
We have transformed the traditional college experience into a launchpad for personal and professional growth.
Through integrated career preparation, experiential learning, and close mentorship, students build practical experience alongside the critical thinking and communication skills of a liberal arts education. From your first day on campus, every experience is designed to help you grow into the person and professional you aspire to become.
Careers & Outcomes
The Hendrix Engineering Dual Degree program is a gateway to the career you want, providing the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills that employers want and ensuring you can contribute on day one.
Salary Projections
The median salary for a mechanical engineer is $102,320, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good job candidates from great ones. Via Hendrix, professional work experiences are guaranteed through our robust co-op program. Through the Engineering Dual Degree program, students can work in fields such as:
- Manufacturing & Process Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
- Energy & Utilities
- Technology & Systems Engineering
- Engineering Research & Product Development
Roadmap to the Engineering Dual Degree
Every student in the Engineering Dual Degree Program takes classes in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and foundational sciences. Through experiential learning opportunities, you also develop hands-on design skills, think critically, problem solve, and apply scientific and engineering concepts to real-world challenges.
Year One
Our First-Year Experience gives you the freedom to discover what you care about most and find a path to get there. Your coursework this year allows you to master the foundations of mathematics, the natural sciences, and computer science. You also begin to learn how engineering principles can be applied to solve complex, real-world problems while building the academic foundation for your chosen engineering pathway.
Year Two
In your second year, you will have a stronger vision of what your academic experience and career planning look like. Your integrated advising team of faculty, career counselors, and mentors will ensure that the things you study align with your future goals while still providing room to explore.
Year Three
Your third year includes a required full-time co-op. For one semester, you earn credit while applying knowledge from your coursework in a professional setting.
Year Four
Your last year is not the finish line. It is where everything starts. Whether you’re continuing to an engineering partner institution or launching your career, you’ll leave Hendrix prepared to take the next step with confidence.
Meet the Pre-Professional Advisor
Ann Wright
Professor of Physics
Related Programs
At Hendrix, you can study physics, chemical physics, mathematics, or even build your own major that combines foundational sciences with engineering pathways and applied problem-solving.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Launch your future in engineering through a strong foundation in science, math, and problem-solving. Learn how much value the Engineering Dual Degree Program at Hendrix College can deliver for you as you prepare for transfer pathways into top engineering schools and future technical careers.