Let’s Engineer Your Career
Engineering is an exciting and dynamic field that blends mathematics, science, and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives.
Whether they’re designing sustainable buildings, developing advanced medical devices, improving transportation systems, or inventing cutting-edge technology, engineers play a vital role in shaping the world around us. They use creativity, critical thinking, and technical expertise to explore new ideas and redefine what is possible.
South Piedmont’s Associate in Engineering program offers a strong academic foundation and is your first step toward a rewarding and impactful career in the ever-evolving world of engineering.
The Program Options
Mode
Online/in-person
Prerequisites
None
Transfer
Your Engineering credits will transfer to any public Bachelor of Engineering program in the state (you must meet GPA requirements). This is a program designed to take you to great places!
6+
We offer more than a half-dozen elective pathways, including civil, mechanical, systems, environmental, computer, electrical, and mechatronics.
70%
South Piedmont’s tuition and fees are 70% less than what you’ll pay at a public state university. Save money and get a great start on your education!
An Academic Foundation That’s Well-Engineered
Our Associate in Engineering is specifically designed to prepare you for higher levels of study. This is a highly competitive program, and to be admitted, students must meet certain admission requirements. High standards ensure that students who are admitted into the program receive a rigorous education that will prepare them to transfer to aBachelor of Engineering program.
We also offer a wide range of electives that will prepare you for the specific field of engineering you intend to pursue. From civil to systems engineering, you’ll get a solid foundation at South Piedmont.
A Bridge to Your Future
The Associate in Engineering provides students with the opportunity to complete coursework that will prepare them to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue an engineering degree program of their choice.
Luka Kapkiai, Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences chair