North Central College - Naperville, IL

Engineering

Why choose engineering at North Central College?

You’ll work closely with our talented full-time professors—not teaching assistants—in our distinctive dual-degree program. Our partnerships with several Midwestern universities enable you to earn two degrees in just four or five years. You’ll study for three or four years at North Central, then finish your studies at a partner university. Ultimately, you’ll hold both a bachelor of arts or science degree from North Central and a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the partner university. You’ll master the engineering core courses (mathematics, science, humanities and social science) in small North Central classes taught by professors committed to high quality teaching. And you’ll have the flexibility to choose an engineering specialty field (such as mechanical or electrical engineering) after you’ve identified your strengths and interests.

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Heather Carlson '91 delivered the keynote address at North Central College’s 15th annual Rall Symposium for Undergraduate Research.
Math major Maria Gommel ’13 joins the ranks of Goldwater Scholars
Aaron Williams, director of the Peace Corps, will deliver the address June 9 at the 147th Commencement ceremony of North Central College.

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Graduate Schools

Recent graduates in engineering have been accepted at:

  • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • The University of Minnesota
  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • University of Illinois-Chicago
  • Iowa State University

Careers

Recent graduates in engineering include:

  • Engineer, Boeing, Seattle
  • Engineer, General Mills, Hannibal, MO
  • Engineer, Johnson Matthey, Skopje, Macedonia
  • Engineer, Chicago Bridge and Iron, Plainfield, IL
  • Engineer, BD Medical, Austin, TX
  • Engineer, Caterpillar, Aurora, IL

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Nic Warrens

Engineering major

Nic earned his dual engineering degree at North Central and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he’s currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental hydrology and hydraulic engineering. Nic appreciated North Central’s small class size. “I received lots of individual attention,” he says, “and my professors had time nearly every day to explain concepts outside of class. In larger classes I’m concerned that my questions will hold back the class, but in smaller classes I feel that my opinion matters.”

Nic made the most of his time at North Central. “I co-oped at Argonne National Laboratory, which was a great experience and helped me learn to manage my time,” he says. “I also studied in Australia and researched the delivery of health care in Guatemala, both of which were life-changing experiences that I would have felt too busy to take advantage of elsewhere.”

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Barry Beetz

Mechanical engineering degree, North Central College/University of Illinois

Barry studied physics at North Central and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois through the College’s dual-degree program. Today, he’s using his engineering knowledge in the management of his family’s farm in central Illinois and serves as an elected director of the LaSalle County Farm Bureau Board.

“The dual-degree program is a way for you to be a well-rounded individual. North Central’s liberal arts education and the more technical course work at a bigger university give you the best of both worlds in learning.”

North Central’s size also allowed Barry more opportunities to get to know fellow students, he says. “I came from a small-town high school, and I think I would have been lost my freshman year at a big university. I also enjoyed the one-on-one interaction with the professors.”