Engineering

Engineering Program at EAC

In the EA Engineering program, students benefit from cost savings and individualized attention from professors in their coursework, setting them ahead of their peers both financially and academically. After two years of study, EA engineering majors graduate debt-free and equipped with a superior grasp of core engineering principles that they will need to continue building on during their final semesters at a university.

Accelerating your Career- Across All Engineering Disciplines

EA prepares students to confidently transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in all types of engineering. Explore the adaptable degree requirements for these primary engineering disciplines, which coincide with bachelor’s programs at major universities:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering

Kick Start a Career in Mining Engineering

Eastern Arizona College and the University of Arizona’s Department of Mining & Geological Engineering have partnered to offer UA Mining Engineering courses at EA. By taking these live, online classes on the EA campus, students can stay on track to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering through two years at EA, followed by two years at the Tucson UA campus. The Mining Engineering program at UA is consistently ranked in the top three in the country, and 100% of the program’s seniors secure high-paying jobs upon graduation in this niche degree.

Engineering Scholarships

The EA Engineering Department awards scholarships each year to full-time students who are serious about getting ahead in their engineering careers. Various levels of funding are available based on student goals, financial need, and academic background. Interested applicants should apply here and email a letter of interest.

Engineering Career Paths
  • Mining Engineering
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
Engineering
Select Average Salary Statistics*
*2021 national median pay, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$131,000
Aerospace Engineer
$96,000
Civil Engineer
$109,000
Electrical Engineer
$100,000
Mechanical Engineer
$101,000
Mining Engineer

Program Details

Average Program Length
Location(s)
Engineering Associate of Science (AS)
Preparation for transfer to a bachelor’s program.
4 full-time semesters
Thatcher
Start Your Engineering Journey at Eastern Arizona College
Spencer Udall
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