University of California, Merced - Engineering

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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNOLOGY DEGREE?

Upon graduation, you might become:

Chief Executive
Project Manager
Architectural or Engineering Manager
Financial Analyst
Plant Manager
Sustainability Manager/Analyst
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Health and Safety Manager/Analyst
Conservation Scientist
Project Management and Business Operations Specialist

Employment Outlook for Program Graduates*

2022 Median Pay in California: $90,916
673 job openings/year
6.2% projected growth in 2022-2032

*combined data from science and technology management programs and sustainability studies programs

Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering, B.S.

bwright3 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:37:16 +0000

Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineers apply chemical engineering principles and knowledge in molecular and cell biology and biochemistry to design, develop, and operate processes, products, and devices involving biological systems. Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineers produce biologically derived products, industrial and consumer chemicals of application in food processing and conservation, agriculture, health and the environment.

�鶹�� Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program

The Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering major at �鶹�� provides students with a solid foundation in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, and biochemical and biomolecular process engineering.
The program educates students in critical thinking and engineering design, communication effectiveness, in the benefits of collaborative and cooperative work, and provides strong ethical and professional considerations with the goal of preparing students for careers in industry, academia, and government.

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What Can You Do With a Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering Degree?

B.S. graduates in Biochemical and Biomolecular Engineering pursue careers in pharmaceutical, food and biotechnology industries, launch their own startups, and continue their studies in different fields such as medicine or other engineering disciplines.

Career Opportunities:

Process Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Bioengineer
Biomedical Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Quality Engineer
Food Scientist or Technologist
Engineering Technician
Environmental Regulatory Specialist

Employment Outlook for Program Graduates

2022 Median Pay in California: $112,175
450 job openings/year*
7.2% projected growth in 2022-2032

*Estimated from Job Postings in 2022-2024

Aerospace Engineering, B.S.

bwright3 — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:16:19 +0000

Humans have always been fascinated by birds and successfully mimicked their flight behavior with the invention of airplanes. Since that first flight in 1903, the field of Aerospace Engineering has advanced leaps and bounds and taken us to significant heights not only within the earth’s atmosphere but even to another planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond. The demand for Aerospace (that includes Aeronautics and Astronautics) engineers will continue to grow rapidly with the ever-growing emphasis on more efficient, faster, cheaper, and quieter airplanes. The entire world is also witnessing a surge in space exploration with the possibility of even space tourism becoming a reality within the next decade.

The Aerospace Engineering major is designed to provide a solid foundation and necessary skills to have a successful career in industry/government agencies. The program also offers the appropriate preparation to pursue graduate school and a career in research and development. Because of the variety of fields that are relevant to this profession, the undergraduate program covers a broad range of subjects, including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and dynamics/ control.

�鶹�� Aerospace Engineering Program

The innovative curriculum at �鶹�� provides a rich educational experience that exposes students to engineering fundamentals, laboratory skills and advanced computational tools to solve realistic engineering problems by adopting the right balance between theoretical and hands-on learning approaches that will be appropriate for all kinds of learners. The programs at �鶹�� emphasize a highly interdisciplinary approach, thus the curriculum offers several technical electives in topics inside and outside the Aerospace Engineering program, and a culminating design experience.

What Can You Do With An Aerospace Engineering Degree?

Career Opportunities:

Aerospace Engineer
Systems Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Software Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Engineering Manager
Design Engineer
Flight Test Engineer
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technician
Computer and Information Systems Manage

Employment Outlook for Program Graduates

2022 Median Pay in California: $124,940
3,176 job openings/year
7.2% projected growth in 2022-2032

Chemical Engineering, B.S.

Steven Powers — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:35:36 +0000

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The undergraduate major in chemical engineering provides students with a solid foundation and the necessary skills to assume leadership roles in industry and government agencies. Chemical engineers are recruited for the design, synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials in a variety of industries including industrial chemicals and petroleum, environmental engineering, electronics, agriculture, tissue engineering, biomaterials engineering, food and beverage processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and power generation. Chemical engineering positively impacts society by providing efficient processes for making a range of products including cleaning air and water, nanotechnology, plastics, food, beverages, alternative fuels and recycled products. Because of the variety of fields that are relevant to this profession, the undergraduate program covers a broad range of subjects, including chemistry, physics, materials and thermal/mass/fluids/heat transfer, as well as computer-aided engineering, design, scale-up and manufacturing.

UC MERCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The innovative curriculum at �鶹�� provides a rich educational experience that exposes students to engineering fundamentals, laboratory skills, unit operations and advanced computational tools to solve realistic engineering problems.

The program prepares students to pursue graduate studies in a variety of majors by focusing on exciting topics that not only include chemical production and processing, but also materials, nanotechnology, semiconductor fabrication, and environmental engineering. Students also get a culminating laboratory and design experience.

The program both offers the chemical engineering program as well as two optional emphasis tracks: nanoscience and engineering or materials science and engineering. Semiconductor and computational tracks are also planned. Students can also choose chemical engineering with a materials science and engineering minor, or choose a dual bachelor’s of science degree in chemical engineering and materials science and engineering.

What Can You Do With A Chemical Engineering Degree?

Annual Job Openings in CA: 7,663
10-year projected job market growth:15.7%
Median wage in California: $115,556

Upon graduation, you might become:

Chemical Engineer
Process Control Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Chemical Plant and System Operator
Chemical Technician
Semiconductor Processing Technician
Food and Drug Research Scientist
Petroleum Engineer
Production Engineer
Nanosystems Engineer

Data Science and Analytics, B.A.

Steven Powers — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:30:56 +0000

The data science and analytics (DSA) major addresses the increasing demand for adept data analysts by combining coursework in applied data science with coursework in economics and cognitive, political and management science — areas where real-world problem solving increasingly relies on data-driven analysis to inform decision-making.

Data are generated everywhere, increasingly enveloping human experience by mediating our interactions with the natural, social and built world. Yet data often require refinement, reformatting and critical analysis before they can become usable information. To make data-informed decisions, such as raising or lowering taxes, hiring or dismissing an employee or investing or divesting in a business sector, for example, people need understand how to appropriately and ethically harness, classify and analyze data, along with methods for extracting actionable insights and effectively communicating results.

Click on the link below to see a comparison chart between both Data Science programs at �鶹��.

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DATA SCIENCE and ANALYTICS PROGRAM

The DSA major provides students with courses across the entire data analytics pipeline with series of refinements including identifying and integrating appropriate data; understanding the strengths and weaknesses of data and its sources; extracting valuable insights by way of advanced visualization and inferential methods; and strategically communicating recommendations based upon analysis to maximally inspire persons and groups to take action.

A defining feature of this major is the senior-year capstone, where students work in teams to apply advanced methods of interactive data visualization and machine-learning to address real-world problems. As such, this major provides students a unique opportunity to develop a multi-dimensional skillset — one that integrates core quantitative and computational capabilities with a broad understanding of societal context, ethical best practices and real-world applications.

DATA SCIENCE and ANALYTICS PROGRAM CAREERS

The program will prepare students for both existing and emerging professions in data science and data analytics in business, industry, organizations and governmental agencies in the Central Valley and across the globe. The skills learned will help students become data managers, entrepreneurs, evaluators, academics, researchers, data communicators or any of a wide array of existing and emerging jobs that are increasingly recognized as necessary in the modern information technology and management sectors.

This program also provides specific skills that are often required in data science and analytics job postings, including:

Communication
Teamwork
Computing fundamentals (Python/SQL/Git)
Data visualization
Project management
Business/economic intelligence
Critical thinking
Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
Resourcefulness and Initiative

What Can You Do With A Data Science and Analytics Degree?

Annual Job Openings in CA: 3,779
10-year projected job market growth:17.3%
Median wage in California: $124,095

Upon graduation, you might become:

Data/Data Mining Analysts
Data Scientist
Business Intelligence Analyst
Market Research Analyst
Sustainability Specialist
Financial, Risk, and Investment Analysts and Specialists
Management Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Logistics Operations Manager

Electrical Engineering, B.S.

jgarcia571 — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:41:31 +0000

Electrical engineers have revolutionized human lives by delivering electricity and many gadgets that use that electricity to improve our lives. It’s only when the power goes out that we realize how much we rely on electricity.

Electrical engineers search for creative and effective ways to control our buildings, automobiles, and appliances. Our phones now do much more than allow us to call home. Our computers not only enable us to type a term paper, but also can replace books, televisions, and cameras.

In the coming decades, electrical engineers will be called upon to deliver renewable electricity even after the sunsets on days when the wind isn’t blowing and to design sensors and circuits that enable autonomous vehicles, higher speed communication and things we haven’t even dreamed of today.

The Electrical Engineering program at �鶹�� is brand new, accepting its first cohort of students in Fall 2023. The program is designed to teach engineering fundamentals in the first two years followed by advanced electrical engineering courses in the second two years.

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What Can You Do With An Electrical Engineering Degree?

Annual Job Openings in CA: 20,259
10-year projected job market growth:13.9%
Median wage in California: $123,452

Upon graduation, you might become:

Electrical Engineer
Electrical Controls Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Instrumentation and Electrical Reliability Engineer
Test Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Solar Design Engineer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Systems Integration Engineer
Mechatronics Engineers

Management Analytics and Decision-Making Minor

bwright3 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:55:09 +0000

�鶹�� Management Analytics and Decision-Making Program

The Management Analytics and Decision-Making (MAD) Minor will immerse you in interdisciplinary courses that foster analytical skills, communication skills, and critical thinking about managing data and analytics in complex environments. It will teach you skills that will help you succeed in interdisciplinary environments, solve problems, and manage resources mindful of risk, uncertainty, human dimensions, and sustainability. It will cultivate skills for managing people, data, and the natural world – the interface of all three can help you explore sustainable growth in human and built environments. The MAD Minor will provide you the tools to collect, analyze, manage, visualize and communicate data for diverse management focusing on People, Planet, and Profit.

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Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

bwright3 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:39:38 +0000

Mechanical engineers are recruited in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, power generation, environmental, electronics, bioengineering, food processing and consulting firms, among many others. Because of the variety of fields that are relevant to this profession, the undergraduate program covers areas in dynamics, materials, thermal/fluids, vibrations, controls, computer aided engineering, design and manufacturing.

�鶹�� Mechanical Engineering Program

The innovative curriculum at �鶹�� provides hands-on education that exposes students to engineering fundamentals, laboratory work and the use of computational tools to solve realistic engineering problems. The program also prepares students to pursue graduate work in engineering or other disciplines. Mechanical Engineering is an evolving discipline that adapts to the current needs of society. Some of the exciting current areas of research include advanced energy systems, sustainable energy, autonomous vehicles, biomechanics and biosensors, nano/micro-technology, computational modeling, design optimization and complex systems.

The Mechanical Engineering program at �鶹�� is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

What Can You Do With A Mechanical Engineering Degree?

Annual Job Openings in CA: 25,451
10-year projected job market growth:13.3%
Median wage in California: $116,313

Upon graduation, you might become:

Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Quality Engineer
Test Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Systems Engineer

Environmental Engineering, B.S.

bwright3 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:36:06 +0000

�鶹�� Environmental Engineering Program

Environmental engineers are distinguished from other environmental professionals through their focus on problem solving, design and implementation of technological or management systems.

Environmental engineers search for creative and economical ways to use resources efficiently, limit the release of residuals into the environment, develop sensitive techniques to track pollutants once released and find effective methods to remediate spoiled resources. They serve as the vital link between scientific discovery, technological development and the societal need for protecting human health and ecological integrity.

In the coming decades, environmental engineers will increasingly be called upon to address broader issues of environmental sustainability by minimizing the release of residuals through altered production processes and choice of materials; by capturing the resource value of wastes through recovery, recycling and reuse; and by managing natural resources to meet competing societal objectives.

The Environmental Engineering program at �鶹�� is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

What Can You Do With An Environmental Engineering Degree?

Annual Job Openings in CA: 1,321
10-year projected job market growth:12.7%
Median wage in California: $112,578

Upon graduation, you might become:

Environmental Engineer
Wind Energy Engineer
Solar Energy Systems Engineer
Design Engineer
Water/Wastewater Engineer
Water Resource Engineer
Transportation Engineer
Field Engineer
Civil Engineering Technician
Sustainability Specialist

Computer Science & Engineering, B.S.

bwright3 — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:32:59 +0000

�鶹�� Computer Science & Engineering Program

Computer Science and Engineering students at �鶹�� work with the world's top computer scientists and engineers. Our faculty has developed a program of study that combines practical exposure to the most modern technologies available with a theoretical foundation that empowers students to master future changes and innovations as technologies continue to evolve at an astonishing pace.

Computer science and engineering constitute one of the strongest industrial sectors in the state and the nation, offering a broad spectrum of career opportunities. Education at �鶹�� provides the opportunity to participate in innovative classroom learning experiences, to become involved in laboratory research, to participate with fellow students in team activities and projects and to interact directly with our remarkable faculty.

Our graduates will have the tools and the insights to propel them into positions of responsibility and leadership across virtually any occupation. From introductory programming courses and architecture design experiences to research and team project activities, our students gain insights that allow them to excel all along their chosen career paths.