Massachusetts Community Colleges
Engineering Programs
Engineering and pre-engineering programs at community colleges in this state. Calculus, physics, and intro engineering for transfer to four-year programs.
4 colleges · 35 sections · 22 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Two distinct engineering pathways run through Massachusetts community colleges: the transfer-track pre-engineering associate that articulates to a bachelor's in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering at a four-year school, and the engineering-technology associate (AAS) that prepares students directly for industrial-tech, manufacturing-engineering-tech, and CAD-drafter careers. The 35 sections across 4 MassCC institutions cover both — calculus and physics for the transfer track, applied automation and materials for the AAS.
Engineering proper (the licensed P.E. profession) requires a bachelor's from an ABET-accredited program. CC's role is to provide the first two years at lower cost, especially the heavy calculus and physics sequence that many four-year programs treat as a weed-out. The engineering-technology track is a complete career credential on its own — graduates work as technicians, lab specialists, and field engineers without continuing to a bachelor's.
Earnings & outcomes for Engineering graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 1401 — Engineering, General. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Engineering
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Community College | 13 | 8 | 4 | 19 | — |
| Springfield Technical Community College | 10 | 7 | 2 | 24 | $53,733 |
| Holyoke Community College | 7 | 5 | 3 | 29 | — |
| Greenfield Community College | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Engineering Availability Snapshot
How engineering sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Massachusetts this term (35 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person19 (54%)
- online12 (34%)
- hybrid4 (11%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)14
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)6
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA14
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 17 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Berkshire Community College1 program
Program Courses
46 credits- CHM 101Introductory Chemistry I(4 cr)1 section
- CHM 102Introductory Chemistry II(4 cr)1 section
- ENT 115Introduction to Engineering(3 cr)1 section
- ENT 185Engineering Computer Applications(4 cr)not offered
- ENT 261Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism & Light(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 151Calculus I(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 152Calculus II(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 251Calculus III(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 218Probability & Statistics for Scientists & Engineers(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 253Linear Algebra(3 cr)1 section
- MAT 254Differential Equations(3 cr)not offered
General Education Courses
19 credits- ENT 161Physics I: Mechanics(4 cr)not offered
Source: College catalog
Bristol Community College1 program
General Courses
12 creditsProgram Courses
1 credits- EGR 204Engineering Applications of MATLAB(1 cr)not offered
Math and Science Courses
27 creditsSource: College catalog
Bunker Hill Community College3 programs
Cape Cod Community College2 programs
Greenfield Community College1 program
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
- EGR 105Introduction to Engineering, Science, Technology, and Society(4 cr)1 section
- EGR 114Computational Tools for Engineers and Scientists(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 202Calculus with Analytic Geometry II(4 cr)1 section
- MAT 203(4 cr)1 section
- EGR 107(4 cr)1 section
- EGR 124Introduction to Digital and Computer Systems(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 204Elementary Differential Equations(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 205(4 cr)1 section
- EGR 213Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers(4 cr)1 section
Source: College catalog
Holyoke Community College2 programs
MassBay Community College4 programs
Middlesex Community College8 programs
Mount Wachusett Community College1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
65 credits- ENG 101College Writing I(3 cr)not offered
- CHE 107General Chemistry I(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 211Calculus I(4 cr)not offered
- PHY 120Physics for Engineering and Science I(4 cr)not offered
- ENG 102College Writing II(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 212Calculus II(4 cr)not offered
- PHY 121Physics for Engineering and Science II(4 cr)not offered
- CAD 101Introduction to CAD(3 cr)not offered
- MAT 213Calculus III(4 cr)not offered
- MAT 230Ordinary Differential Equations(4 cr)not offered
Source: College catalog
North Shore Community College5 programs
Northern Essex Community College2 programs
Quinsigamond Community College14 programs
Roxbury Community College1 program
Springfield Technical Community College4 programs
Common Engineering courses
- EGR 101Introduction to Engineering(5 sections)
- EGR 103LLab: Comp Appl/Engn(3 sections)
- EGR 110Introduction to Robotics I(3 sections)
- EGR 210Thermodynamics(3 sections)
- EGR 103Comp Appl/Engn(2 sections)
- EGR 213Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers(2 sections)
- EGR 221Mechanics I - Statics(2 sections)
- EGR 104Principles of Electric Circuits(1 section)
- EGR 105Introduction to Engineering, Science, Technology, and Society(1 section)
- EGR 107Engineering Graphics(1 section)
- EGR 111Int Mat Sci/Eng(1 section)
- EGR 117Introduction to Engineering with Computer Applications(1 section)
Career outlook for Engineering graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Massachusetts’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Massachusetts's typical pay is about 12% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become an engineer with just an associate degree?
- Not in the licensed-engineer sense — the P.E. (Professional Engineer) license requires a bachelor's from an ABET-accredited program. But you can absolutely work as an engineering technologist, engineering technician, or specialized field role (CAD drafter, surveying technician, manufacturing technician) with the AAS in engineering technology.
- Does the pre-engineering associate transfer cleanly to a four-year program?
- Largely yes if you follow the structured pre-engineering pathway — Calculus I/II/III, Differential Equations, Physics with Calculus, Chemistry I, and intro engineering. Programs vary in which discipline they're best aligned to (mechanical vs electrical vs civil); confirm with the target four-year school before enrolling. Engineering majors are tightly sequenced and a missing prerequisite can cost a semester.
- What's the difference between engineering and engineering technology?
- Engineering programs focus on theory and design — you'll work as a P.E. designing new systems. Engineering technology programs focus on applying existing designs — you'll work as a technician building, testing, or maintaining systems engineers have specified. Both are good careers; ET grads earn solid wages and don't need a bachelor's.
- Is the math required for engineering at a community college?
- Yes, and that's one of the strongest reasons to start at CC. The Calculus I → II → III → Differential Equations sequence is the same content at CC and four-year, but CC class sizes are smaller and tuition is much lower. Many engineering students who struggled with high-school math intentionally take the calculus sequence at CC before transferring.
Compare Engineering programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Massachusetts’s engineering programs stack up.
Other programs in Massachusetts
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.