8 Advantages of Being an Engineering Major at Bradley

Our programs of study, student-led organizations, and internship opportunities are your gateways to learning at Bradley's Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology. Where will Engineering at Bradley take you?

1. New $100 Million Engineering and Business Building

Wayfinding

Recently opened is the new $100 million Business and Engineering Convergence Center! It features all-new facilities and an innovative collaborative curriculum between business and engineering.

2. Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology is Ranked Top 30

Andrew Barth with jet engine

The Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology was ranked nationally as one of the 30 best engineering schools not offering an engineering doctorate.

3. Real-World Experiences

Mechanical Engineering Lab

Starting your freshman year, you will receive hands-on experience. From starting in labs using applicable engineering skills that lead to internships with companies where you develop true work experiences.

4. Top 10 National Ranking for Salary Potential

Job Fair

According to Payscale.com, Bradley's engineering graduates rank in the top 10 nationally for salary potential!

5. Faculty and Student Engagement

Robotics

Engineering students at Bradley are taught by engineering faculty and not graduate assistants. Bradley is ranked among the top 25 private universities in the nation for student engagement.

6. 96% Career Outcome Rate

Smith Career Center Job Fair

The Smith Career Center surveys every graduating student to learn about their plans after Bradley. They report that 96% of engineering graduates have a job or graduate school that they will be entering after graduation.

7. Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge

Eco Marathon car team

Bradley engineering students compete in the Shell Eco-Marathon. This competition is one of the world’s leading energy-efficiency competition programs for students. It aims to push the boundaries of what is technically possible and inspire young people to become leading scientists and engineers of the future.

8. Senior Projects

Mechanical Engineering senior design

Internationally known companies like John Deere, Exelon, Milwaukee Tools, and Caterpillar work with students by giving them a semester-long project featuring a real-world problem that requires a real-world solution.