9 out of 10 new jobs are offered to those with a college degree.
On average, engineering and computer science graduates make 44% more than their liberal arts counterparts. This equates to a difference of over $21,000 annually.
Nearly 70% of UWF students receive financial assistance. UWF awarded more than $101 million in grants, scholarships and loans in past academic years.
Our engineering departments give adults, like you, multiple pathways to complete your degree. Our ABET accredited programs help you learn and apply your knowledge in the development of computer hardware and software solutions, the transmission and utilization of electric energy, the design and manufacture of complex systems such as an aircraft, the usage of advanced materials in mechanical design and artificial intelligence.
Whether you’re wanting to specialize in the design and implementation of computer systems and peripheral devices for information handling and engineering applications or work in electronics, robotics, electronic-based communications, signal and image processing, controls, power systems, advanced materials, manufacturing, HVAC, machine design or engines, you can finish strong here.
Career Opportunities
Just a few of the amazing career opportunities made possible with an engineering degree from UWF.
Considering a career in engineering?
Getting started doesn't have to be overwhelming. Connect with an admissions counselor who will walk you through first steps and help you design a degree completion plan.
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Don't wonder if the ability to pay will keep you from earning your degree—we'll walk you through financial aid and scholarship options available to you.
Everyone's needs are different. We offer a mixture of online and face-to-face classes at our Pensacola campus or Emerald Coast campus in Fort Walton Beach.
In contrast to big engineering schools, you get more one-on-one time with professors during class. Plus, our faculty offers video teleconferencing and tons of time after class to help you pick up where they left off.
Working full-time and around family life? Not a problem. Lectures are recorded and whiteboard notes are screen-captured and posted online so you can keep up with the material.
For three years running, our students finished in first and second places in the IEEE SoutheastCon Student Hardware competition. In the SAE International's Collegiate Design Series, our robotic teams routinely beat teams from much larger engineering schools.
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See what real students and faculty members have to say about earning an engineering degree at UWF.
"Our program has a history of working with many students in similar situations, so we know what it takes for them to succeed. Starting with one of the lowest tuition rates in the U.S."
Dr. Mohamed Khabou, associate dean of Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, Department Chair, Professor
"I had been away from college for nearly 20 years and my prior focus was elementary education – not engineering. The ECE faculty is very dedicated to the success of their students and there are quite a few non-traditional students in this program, so I wasn’t worried about being the “old lady” in class."
Ronda Easley, UWF electrical engineering student, wife and former caregiver, life insurance agent and member of Tyler, Texas Police Department
"Unlike a number of bigger universities, we serve a large group of non-traditional students. We know what they’re going through. We know that they have to work. We know they’re coming back to school after a long break. We know they have families. We get it."
Dr. Thomas C. Gilbar, associate chair, FWB coordinator, and lecturer
"As a thirty-something mother of three whose second language is English, the small class sizes, online and in-class options, and faculty’s availability and encouragement are just what I needed to finish my engineering degree and start my career."
Haili Juhas, UWF mechanical engineering alumna, wife and mom
"Our program is one of a kind and unlike other Universities where there are 80 to 100 students in a class. We have about 40-50 students in our class and our students get personalized attention from our faculty."
Dr. Bhuvaneswari Ramachandran, electrical and computer engineering associate professor
"Living in Navarre, working in Destin and being able to take classes in Pensacola and Fort Walton made scheduling classes and finishing my degree at the ripe old age of 27 so much easier."
Steven Thornton, UWF mechanical engineering Alumnus, 2019
At UWF, you will learn under experienced, nationally-recognized experts who are leaders in the fields of electrical engineering, computer engineering and mechanical engineering. Take the next step in earning your college degree.
