Engineering

Many Engineering graduates pursue employment in a variety of industries including aerospace, construction, environmental, oil & gas, energy, and mechanical. Some continue their education in a specialized field immediately after graduation while others pursue an MBA or advanced engineering degree after a few years in the workforce.

What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

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Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biosystems Engineering

Learn From Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Engineering. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

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While LinkedIn can provide the most comprehensive database of what both new and experienced alumni have done on their career journey, below are some examples of what recent alums have done following graduation.

Job Titles & Employers of New Alumni

Radio Frequency Engineer - C Squared Systems, LLC
Associate Engineer - Northrop Grumman
Technology Designer - P2S Inc.
Project Engineer - Verde Electric Corporation
Conservation Technician - Kreilick Conversation
Inside Sales Engineer - Baltimore Aircoil Company
Supply Chain Engineer - Kiewit
Systems Engineer - National Security Agency
Manufacturing Estimator - Ray Machine, Inc.
Risk Control Associate - Sompo International
Time-Resolved Terminal Ballistics Researcher - SURVICE Engineering
Civil Engineer Trainee - PennDot

Advanced Degrees Pursued by New Alumni

Master of Business Administration - Loyola University Maryland
Master of Biomedical Engineering - Duke University
Master of Data Science - Loyola University Maryland
Master of Automotive Engineering - University of Michigan
Master of Materials Science and Engineering - Imperial College London
Master of Mechanical Engineering - Trinity College Dublin

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.

IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
Society of Women Engineers
Robotics Club
Drone Club

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Additional Resources

Additional Career Research

Learn more about potential careers to determine what might be a good fit and provide the life you envision. Research can help you understand daily tasks, required preparation, typical salary, job outlook and much more to make informed career decisions.

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Take A Career Assessment

If you aren't sure where to begin or are having a hard time identifying your interests, a career assessment might help. We have tools to help you better understand your personality, interests, and values to help find career satisfaction.

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