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Engineering, B.S.E. and M.S.E.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (B.S.E, M.S.E)

Combined

Allendale • Face to face (?) • varies by program Credits

Grand Valley State University combined degree programs offer current qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree, meeting their unique personal, academic, and career goals. Pursuing a combined degree program can reduce the cost and total time required to complete both a bachelor's and a master's degree.

Overview

Grand Valley offers a combined degree program in Engineering (BSE and MSE). This accelerated program allows students to earn both degrees efficiently, integrating undergraduate and graduate studies in engineering.

The curriculum includes academic studies and hands-on learning in areas such as mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. Students also participate in paid professional co-op experiences, gaining practical industry knowledge alongside their academic coursework.

Studying at Grand Valley provides personal attention in small classes, extensive project-based learning, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. The program's accelerated nature and strong industry connections give students a competitive edge in the job market with both undergraduate and graduate qualifications.

Admission Information

Undergraduate students maintaining a GPA of 3.3 through their junior year are encouraged to apply for the program. Visit the online catalog for information about admission requirements for the combined bachelor of science and master of science in engineering.

Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering

Samhita Rhodes, Ph.D., Program Director
253 Kennedy
(616) 331-6267
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/engineering

Career Opportunities

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 66,870.97 10%
$ 81,736.82 25%
$102,683.71 50%
$128,968.55 75%
$141,689.94 90%

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Top skills
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 60,904.75 10%
$ 70,945.68 25%
$ 85,659.01 50%
$110,824.37 75%
$141,800.83 90%

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Top skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 66,047.58 10%
$ 80,597.99 25%
$ 99,606.59 50%
$123,771.17 75%
$138,216.06 90%

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 71,367.76 10%
$ 83,553.70 25%
$102,839.21 50%
$129,797.46 75%
$154,302.17 90%

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 48,136.15 10%
$ 70,097.49 25%
$ 98,871.70 50%
$129,226.74 75%
$155,047.99 90%

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.

Top skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Judgment and Decision Making
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 67,953.90 10%
$ 81,384.21 25%
$102,328.45 50%
$132,528.75 75%
$165,068.64 90%

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

Top skills
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 64,113.66 10%
$ 77,508.94 25%
$ 99,329.69 50%
$131,526.02 75%
$169,102.39 90%

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

Top skills
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Speaking
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 69,652.84 10%
$ 81,619.69 25%
$100,933.17 50%
$127,459.66 75%
$157,954.76 90%

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Top skills
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 73,582.48 10%
$ 86,868.03 25%
$111,598.07 50%
$143,091.21 75%
$178,715.37 90%

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.

Top skills
Earnings statistics
Annual Earnings Percentile
$ 50,647.74 10%
$ 73,970.74 25%
$106,279.21 50%
$145,330.84 75%
$178,951.49 90%
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