College of Engineering and Computer Science

Let your impatience be the fuel.

Kettering’s College of Engineering and Computer Science isn’t just about learning. It’s about doing. You won’t just sit in class — you'll test, build, and solve in cutting-edge facilities.

From day one, you’ll gain the hands-on experience and technical skills that top employers expect. And through our Co-op model, you'll apply them alongside industry leaders in fields like robotics, advanced mobility, intelligent manufacturing, sustainable energy, and beyond.

Kettering students don’t wait to make an impact. They graduate with careers already in motion—many with patents filed, publications released, or startups launched.

Because at Kettering, you don’t wait for the future.
You build it.

As a first-year undergraduate student, you can:

Learn the fundamentals of engineering design and manufacturing in advanced labs—then bring your ideas to life in student-led makerspaces.
Build circuits, mechatronic systems, and robots, teaming up with classmates to integrate sensors, program intelligent controls, and lay the groundwork for breakthroughs in autonomous vehicles and mobility tech.
Tackle challenges like enhancing virtual reality, engineering better medicines, securing cyberspace, and developing solutions for clean water access and global food supply.
Strengthen your coding expertise by programming algorithms, experimenting with data and logic, and collaborating on projects in AI, game development, cybersecurity, and smart technologies that power innovation across industries.

Select from a variety of undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations, with the option to fast-track your education by combining your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This accelerated path lets you specialize and advance your career through graduate-level study.

Guided by industry leaders and alumni on the Dean’s Advisory Council, our programs stay aligned with industry demands and prepare you to lead in fields such as advanced mobility, intelligent manufacturing, robotics, sustainable energy, and computing.

College of Engineering and Computer Science Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate degree programs within the College of Engineering and Computer Science focus on advancing technological frontiers and prepare you to lead confidently in fast-evolving industries.

Build specialized skills to reach your career goals by choosing specializations in engineering management, manufacturing systems, mechatronics systems, or robotic systems.

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Transform raw materials into valuable products. Grounded in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and reactor design, this program equips you to advance biotechnology, energy, and manufacturing with sustainable solutions and cutting-edge innovation.

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Power the future with renewable energy systems, biomedical devices, and smart infrastructure. Through circuits, power electronics, and control systems, you’ll gain the expertise to innovate in automotive, consumer tech, and emerging industries built on efficient, sustainable energy.

B.S. in Computer Engineering

Design the chips, circuits, and embedded systems driving modern technology. With a focus on Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent devices, and AI applications, you’ll bridge hardware and software to shape the future of mobility, healthcare, and connected systems.

B.S. in Computer Science

Harness the power of algorithms, AI, and data to lead digital transformation. From finance to medical research to mobility, you’ll shape breakthroughs in a world where software and computing drive innovation.

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Engineer smarter systems that align people, machines, and data. Focusing on lean manufacturing, ergonomics, and supply chain design, this program prepares you to boost productivity and lead sustainable, human-centered innovation across industries.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Create advanced systems from autonomous vehicles to aerospace technologies. With strengths in machine design, motion analysis, and mechatronics, this program prepares you to drive progress in automotive, robotics, aerospace, and renewable energy.

B.S. in Engineering

Take on complex challenges with a multidisciplinary approach. By blending mechanical, electrical, computer, and industrial engineering, you’ll master systems integration, mechatronics, and emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions in manufacturing and beyond.

B.S. in Semiconductor Materials and Devices (Accelerated)

Engineer the technology behind AI, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing. With demand for semiconductor expertise at an all-time high, this accelerated program immerses you in microchip design and materials science from day one, preparing you to power breakthroughs in computing, mobility, and energy.

Kettering Engineering By the Numbers

100 +

years of engineering leadership in which we’ve pioneered STEM education and forged strong connections in the automotive, manufacturing, and tech industries.

# 14

best in non-Ph.D. engineering programs and #3 in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report.

# 1

in starting salaries for graduates in the state of Michigan, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Kettering's Co-op

Spend half the year in the classroom and the other half gaining paid, hands-on experience with industry professionals. By graduation, you’ll have the expertise to skip entry-level positions and start leading.

Competition Teams

Test your engineering prowess. Whether you’re designing a Formula 1-style race car or programming autonomous robots, turn your hobbies into strengths that pay off for years to come.

State-of-the-Art Research

Push your ideas to the limit—and then improve them. Access our advanced facilities from day one, ready to tackle and solve the toughest problems.

Meet the Dean

Appointed in 2022, Dr. Scott E. Grasman creates innovative opportunities for our students. His expertise in workforce planning, logistics, and alternative energy modeling drives our programs to stay at the leading edge.

Learn About Dr. Scott E. Grasman