Explore, Innovate, Inspire!
The Paulson College of Engineering and Computing has always been READY to give YOU the hands-on experience you’ll need to be a problem-solver and leader in an engineering or computing profession. We pride ourselves on – and the businesses who employ our graduates appreciate – how well we tie together theory from lectures with hands-on, application-based practice from labs, co-ops, internships, senior capstone courses, etc. There are so many reasons to apply to and choose the Paulson College of Engineering and Computing at Georgia Southern, but here are just a few!
- All classes are taught by professors, not graduate students.
- All upper-level classes (and most freshmen classes) have small enrollments (typically 20 or fewer).
- We offer ten undergraduate degrees and six M.S. degrees, and you can seamlessly move from one to the other through our “4+1” ABM (accelerated bachelor’s to master’s) programs.
- We are in six state-of-the-art facilities on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses, including the brand new Engineering and Research Building, with cutting-edge research labs.
- We emphasize undergraduate research – with the annual Undergraduate Research Awards for research projects conducted with a faculty mentor; Industry Expo for senior capstone projects; and College Student Research Symposium in late April with significant awards for best research presentations.
- You can join some of more than 25 student organizations, including professional organizations and honors societies, which are great for competitions and networking.
- Which computing or engineering degree is right for you?
Career Opportunities
Our engineering and computing degrees open the door to a range of careers, including:
- system administrator
- network administrator
- database administrator
- game developer
- application developer
- software engineer
- machine designer
- data scientist
- manufacturing operations
- project management
- construction site designer
- civil engineer
Job Prospects
Job prospects for graduates from the College of Engineering and Computing are excellent. The fastest growing occupations today are in Engineering or IT related fields.
There is currently a serious shortage of IT professionals, computer scientists and engineers, and the demand for qualified graduates is high.
Salary Expectations
Starting salaries for graduates vary greatly, and depend on the location and organization, and whether you have any prior experience. Engineering and IT jobs are some of the highest paid positions.
Employers place a very high value on co-op or internship experience when they hire new graduates. The College provides students with every opportunity to obtain this experience through our Co-op and Internship Program.
Career Resources
Georgia Southern’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) offers a variety of resources to all students. Visit the OCPD for career and major exploration, job search preparation, career fairs, and more.
Professional Resources
Each field has professional organizations that may be helpful to you on your career journey. Click on the logos below to explore a few professional organizations.