Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Naval Engineering Concentration

Program Overview

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Program Details

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering

Available

On campus

Areas of Focus

• Naval architecture
• Ship and hull design
• Propulsion systems
• Effects of ocean properties on ship transport
• Homeland security and waterfront defense technology

The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience

• The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
• Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
• Engineering Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
• State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student

More Opportunities for Stevens Undergraduate Students

• Internships
• Study Abroad Program
• Flexible minors and double majors
• Accelerated Master's Program: double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years

An ABET Accredited Program

The Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mission

The Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering program's mission is to provide a broad-based education and depth within a selected concentration to prepare students in technical and scientific fundamentals that will enable them to have a substantial impact in a specific technology area.

Program Educational Objectives

The engineering program has established the following educational objectives:

• Graduates of our program will be recognized by their peers as innovators and leaders in their field by leveraging their strong technical basis to continuously increase their skills and knowledge in their area of expertise.
• Graduates of our program will have a positive impact on their workplace through multidisciplinary collaboration, teamwork and leadership.
• Graduates of our program effectively navigate important contextual factors in their careers, including the historical, regulatory, political, policy, economic, ethical and public relations aspects of problems in various engineering disciplines.

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students in the engineering program will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8. A fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization

Enrollment and Graduation Data

Putting You on Track for Professional Success

Engineering Career Opportunities

The engineering bachelor’s program with a concentration in naval engineering develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Naval architecture and marine engineering is a top-earning degree with an average salary of $109,121 per year national average four years after graduation.

Career Opportunities

• Naval Architecture
• Ship Surveying
• Vessel Construction and Repair
• Design Consulting
• Marine Transport and Energy
• Offshore Wind Farms and Energy
• Marine Science and Oceanography

Companies Hiring Naval Engineers

• Gibbs & Cox
• Navatek
• Lockheed-Martin
• Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock
• Austal
• Metal Shark Boats
• Viking Yachts
• Chevron

A Tech Forward Education

The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.

Student Centric

• My favorite part of the program is its size. It's easy to get involved with activities outside of class, like working in the Davidson Lab and professional organization events like SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers). Even though it's small, it still has a great reach and reputation in the industry, which has helped when looking for internships and job opportunities.
• Kate Killian, Naval Engineering Student

Campus & Community

• With incredible facilities such as the Davidson Laboratory towing tank, and the ability to still enjoy a more traditional college environment, Stevens became my number one choice in my college search. The faculty within the Naval engineering major have been more amazing than I ever could have hoped for.
• Jack Bonoli, Naval Engineering Graduate

Hands-On Curriculum

• From my work in Davidson Laboratory, I have gained practical experience in how ship resistance and seakeeping is calculated to make sure the design is successful. I enjoy the mixture of in class learning and practical experience that I receive in the model basin. Also the small class size leads to increased interaction with professors and other faculty, increasing learning.
• Gregory Harrison '24, Naval Engineering Graduate

Stellar Outcomes

• Being part of the naval program, I have seen first-hand that most students have fantastic internship opportunities and often receive several job offers before they even graduate. Personally, coming into my final semester already having accepted a job offer has been such a great feeling, knowing that I am ready to start work after graduation with a company that I'm super excited to work for.
• Kate Killian, Naval Engineering Student

Undergraduate Programs Facts & Statistics

• Top 15 in the U.S.
• Best 20-yr ROI for Graduates, 2023
• PayScale College ROI Report
• 12th in the Nation
• Best Career Placement
• The Princeton Review, 2024
• 14th in the Nation
• for Early/Mid-Career Salary
• PayScale.com 2023 College Salary Report
• #9 in the U.S.
• Best ROI value 40 years after enrollment
• U.S. News and World Report,
• #1 in New Jersey
• Best-value Colleges
• PayScale, 2024
• 100% Finalized
• Outcomes 6 Mos. After Graduation (Dept. Average)
• Stevens Careers Report, 2024
• $77,400 Average
• Starting Salary of Department Graduates
• Stevens Careers Report, 2024
• 4th in the U.S.
• Best Colleges & Universities for Civil Engineering
• Interesting Engineering, 2018
• Top 100 in the U.S.
• Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
• U.S. News and World Report,
• #2 in New Jersey
• by Salary Potential
• PayScale.com, 2023

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