New Jersey 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.
3 colleges · 24 sections · 12 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Two distinct engineering pathways run through New Jersey 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 24 sections across 3 NJ County Colleges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan College at Burlington County | 10 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
| Raritan Valley Community College | 9 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | 5 | 4 | — | 24 | — |
Engineering Availability Snapshot
How engineering sections are being offered across 3 colleges in New Jersey this term (24 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person23 (96%)
- online1 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)11
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)6
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA2
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 6 distinct instructors across 3 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Bergen Community College2 programs
Common Engineering courses
- EGR 151Frshmn Engineering Clinic I(5 sections)
- ENGR 105FOUNDATIONS ENGINEER SUCCESS(4 sections)
- EGR 251Soph Engineering Clinic I(3 sections)
- ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering(2 sections)
- ENGR 108INTRO TO COMPUT FOR ENGR & SCI(2 sections)
- ENGR 132ENGINR MECHANICS I - STATICS(2 sections)
- EGR 110Design Computer Graphics I(1 section)
- EGR 201Engineering Statics(1 section)
- ENGR 133ENGINR MECHANICS II - DYNAMICS(1 section)
- ENGR 200Engineering Design(1 section)
- ENGR 201Statics(1 section)
- ENGR 204Dynamics(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 New Jersey’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
New Jersey's typical pay for this occupation is roughly in line with the national picture.
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 New Jersey’s engineering programs stack up.
Other programs in New Jersey
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