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Engineering Degrees and Programs at UC Riverside

At the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, students study across engineering and computing fields that shape technology and address real-world challenges.

Explore our degree programs and find the academic path that fits your interests.

25+ Engineering Degrees

Find your degree program

Choose from bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and online master’s degree options across engineering and computing.

B.S. Degrees

* indicates B.S.+M.S. option

  • Bioengineering*
  • Chemical Engineering*
  • Computer Engineering*
  • Computer Science*
  • Computer Science with Business Applications
  • Data Science
  • Environmental Engineering*
  • Electrical Engineering*
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering*
  • Robotics Engineering

M.S. Degrees

Research-based graduate study across BCOE fields.

  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Optional concentrations in Industrial Biotechnology and Air Quality Engineering
  • Computational Data Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics

Ph.D. Degrees

Doctoral research pathways with faculty mentorship.

  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Online Master’s Degrees

9 specializations designed for the working professional.

  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Electrical Engineering: Power Systems
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Nanotechnology Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mobility Engineering
Departments and Programs

Study across engineering and computing disciplines

BCOE includes five academic departments and five interdisciplinary academic programs that connect students with rigorous coursework, faculty mentorship and research opportunities.

Five Academic Departments

 

Bioengineering

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Chemical and Environmental Engineering

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Computer Science and Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

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Five Interdisciplinary Academic Programs

 

Computer Engineering

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Computational Data Science

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Materials Science and Engineering

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Master’s Online Program

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Career Outcomes

Where a BCOE degree can take you

From engineering and aerospace to computing and technology, BCOE graduates pursue careers across a range of industries.

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$80,350Median annual salary, engineering bachelor's graduates
$90,450Median annual salary, Computer Science bachelor's graduates
87%Working full-time among employed respondents

Source: UCR First-Destination Survey, Class of 2024, Engineering bachelor's degree respondents. Estimated response rate: 25.7%. Salary medians reflect respondents reporting salary information.

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Academic Experience

Engineering education built for impact

BCOE connects technical rigor with hands-on learning, research, advising, professional development and support for students at every stage.

Students learn how to build, test, analyze, communicate and lead through coursework and experiences that connect engineering knowledge to real-world challenges.

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Hands-On Learning

Build technical confidence through labs, projects, makerspaces, design experiences and collaborative coursework.

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Research Opportunities

Connect with faculty, labs and research centers tackling challenges in health, energy, sustainability, computing and robotics.

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Student Support

Access advising, student success programs, professional development and transfer student support.

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Career Readiness

Prepare for internships, co-ops, senior design, graduate study, entrepreneurship and engineering careers.

Professional Development →
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Online Master’s Programs

Advance your engineering career with flexible graduate study

BCOE’s online master’s programs give working professionals a flexible way to deepen technical expertise, strengthen leadership skills and prepare for evolving engineering roles.

Specializations include bioengineering, chemical engineering, data science, electrical engineering power systems, engineering management, environmental engineering, nanotechnology engineering, mechanical engineering and mobility engineering.

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Accreditation

Committed to quality engineering education

ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

Every eligible BCOE undergraduate engineering program is accredited by either the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission or the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission.

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Accredited programs. Strong outcomes.

Accreditation helps students, families, employers and graduate programs understand the quality standards behind BCOE’s eligible undergraduate programs.

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