Engineering Program

The engineering program at Angelina College prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer engineering program.

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Angelina College (AC)

1700 Eastgate Dr, Garland, TX

Angelina College located in Lufkin Texas combines quality education and an overall pleasant student experience. AC offers many associates degrees including certifications, workforce programs and applied sciences degrees as well. Angelina College has over 25 clubs and other student organizations, and is well known throughout Texas and the country for its Fine Arts and Theatre program.

There are currently over 5000 students enrolled at AC, which includes several off campus teaching centers. AC provides a high quality and affordable education that service 12 counties across East Texas.

When it comes to tuition costs, Angelina College provides one of the lowest costs in education, compared to 50 Texas community colleges across the state. Financial Aid is available at AC along with Pell Grants, more than 200 Scholarships, their very own Angelina Challenge Award, state grants and rotary loans. The cost to attend AC is $110 per 1 credit hour for in-state residents, $175 for out of district students, and $260 for those students coming from out of state.

The extracurricular activities at AC are plentiful, and the college has plenty of clubs and social activities to keep a student’s life well occupied. Angelina College also has an extensive Special Student Support Service that provides help to single parents with children under the age of 18, single pregnant women, those with language disadvantages and students with disabilities.

Angelina Community College is also home to an impressive Adult Education Cooperative – offering adult learning centers for those wishing to continue their education or just improve on work skills.

For more information on everything that Angelina Community College has to offer, please visit the AC website.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $154830
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $131740

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).