Benefits of a Dual Degree

The Engineering Dual Degree at Marietta allows students to combine a liberal arts education with an engineering focus, a unique opportunity not offered at the majority of liberal arts colleges. This program allows students to reap all the benefits offered at a smaller, more intimate liberal arts college while still achieving an engineering degree and the career potential that it conveys.

In this 3+2 program, students take their prerequisites, including all foundational mathematics and science courses, in the small classrooms of Marietta. On our campus, the faculty provides mentorship to students, guiding them through the transitional period of the early undergraduate years. Through this program, students are able to experience the personalized attention and diverse academic classes only available at a liberal arts college.

When students transition to the engineering program at a larger university during year 4, they are more capable of handling the large class sizes and rigorous course material of a research institution. This means that students are less likely to wash out or quit the program, and therefore a greater number of students are able to achieve both degrees.

Furthermore, employers are attracted to the combination of a liberal arts and engineering degree, as graduates are often more likely to have both technical engineering expertise as critical thinking and writing skills.