Engineering

Associate Degree. Transfer.

About the program:

The engineering program is a transfer program, meaning our students complete two years with us then transfer to a four-year institution to complete the degree.  Our goal is to prepare students for any engineering major.  Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.  Kilgore College offers university transfer programs for those interested in all engineering majors.

Transfer to a four-year program:

We have an excellent relationship with local universities such as LeTourneau University and UT Tyler.  As an engineering major, you can complete most or all of the first two years of your program here at Kilgore College. Most of the first two years of any engineering program are not specifically tied to a particular major, and our program is general enough that most students are well prepared to transfer to a four-year institution in any engineering major.

STEM BROCHURE

Courses:

ENGINEERING CAREER TREE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for graduates?

Employment of engineers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations over the next decade, but growth will vary by specialty.  Biomedical engineers should experience the fastest growth, while civil engineers should see the largest employment increase.  Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good.  Source: www.engineersguideusa.com.

How long does it take to complete the program?

All engineering jobs require an accredited degree from a four-year institution.  Students can complete the Kilgore College engineering program in two years then transfer to a four-year university to complete the remaining degree requirements.

Who can become an engineer?

Success in an engineering educational program requires determination, effort, and a well thought out and well executed approach to the educational process. To be successful students must get their lives together so as not to be overburdened with distraction, must develop a high level of commitment and motivation to make the necessary choices and personal sacrifices, must value a technical education and know why they want to be an engineer, and must learn how the educational system works and learn how to be an effective student. An affinity for mathematics and science is helpful, but an extraordinary intellectual capacity for mathematics and science is not required.  More important is a strong desire to understand “how things work.”

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

Salaries vary depending on which field of engineering you go into and also by the amount of experience.  Engineering is always among the highest paying entry salaries for four-year graduates.

What do graduates of the program do?

Engineers turn ideas into reality; they question, explore, invent, discover, and create. The engineering process is a step-by-step method for producing a device, structure, or a system that satisfies a need.

What advantages does the comprehensive two-year engineering experience offer?
  • Low cost community college tuition

  • Low cost on-campus housing

  • The entire math sequence for the first two years of engineering programs

  • The entire physics and chemistry sequence for the first two years of engineering programs

  • Engineering fundamentals, ethics, graphics, statics, dynamics, and electric circuits

  • Small class size

  • Individual attention from instructors

  • Computer and laboratory support

For information about Engineering:

David Rangel
Department Chair, Associate Professor, Mathematics
Math, Engineering & Physics
Phone:
(903) 988-7437
Office:
Canterbury Engr. Science Bldg. (CANTR), 310
drangel@kilgore.edu
Dr. Joseph Kirchhoff
Instructor, Physics
Department of Math, Engineering & Physics
Phone:
(903) 983-8646
Office:
Canterbury Engr. Science Bldg. (CANTR), 335
jkirchhoff@kilgore.edu
Jennifer Rich
Assistant Dept. Chair and Instructor, Mathematics
Mathematics, Engineering & Physics Department
Phone:
(903) 983-8247
Office:
Canterbury Engr. Science Bldg. (CANTR), 307
jrich@kilgore.edu

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