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Aerospace engineering focuses on the research, design, development, construction, testing, science and technology of aircrafts.

Biomedical engineering merges engineering ingenuity with medical and biological sciences to tackle healthcare challenges.

Chemical engineers lead new developments in the synthesis and processing of chemicals and materials to improve the quality of people's lives.

Civil engineers are needed to advance and maintain our civilization as our population increases and current infrastructure ages. Students take advantage of living-learning communities, mentorship opportunities, study abroad, and internships.

Computer engineers design and integrate computer hardware and software systems to create devices such as embedded microcontrollers, sensors, circuit boards and robots.

Computer information systems professionals integrate knowledge and expertise in software design, communications, economics and management to apply technology to business applications.

Computer scientists design and develop the software applications, operating systems and computer architectures that enable our devices to operate.

Electrical engineering applies the principles of electricity, electronics and electromagnetics to the flow and transformation of information and energy.

Industrial engineers optimize complex systems through the efficient use of people, materials, and energy. The program is set to accept applications starting Fall 2025.

Information technology professionals focus on network support and administration, database systems, website design and management, project management, health information technology and innovation and change management.

Mechanical engineers create, construct and control machines across a broad range of industries including motor vehicles, aircraft and ship construction, propulsion design, power plants, manufacturing and robotics.

Graduate programs in computer science include advanced coursework in core areas such as Computer Architecture, Compiler Construction, Analysis of Algorithms, and Advances in Computing Seminar.

Graduate-level biomedical engineering degree programs teach students to initiate, integrate, imagine, and develop new processes and products that will improve human health.

The Cyber Security Studies Graduate Certificate broadens the pool of skilled workers capable of supporting a cyber-secure nation.

The electrical engineering graduate program is nationally recognized in areas like communication and electromagnetics, decision and control, electronic materials and devices, and power and energy systems.

The executive format Master of Science in Engineering Management degree includes interdisciplinary courses in business, law, communication and engineering.

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MS in IT) enables students to advance their technical expertise and their ability to integrate technologies into organizations.

The Informatics Ph.D. program educates researchers, teachers and leaders who advance the science of informatics and digital transformation.

This graduate-level railroad engineering certificate program prepares graduates for successful careers in the rail industry.

In the Master of Science in Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering program, you will learn about innovation and entrepreneurial theories and apply them in the real world.

Mechanical engineering graduate students can take advantage of small class sizes, excellent teaching, on-campus and off-campus delivery mechanisms and high-quality funded research at USC.

This interdisciplinary program is designed specifically to produce highly qualified professionals and leaders with expertise in both information technology and health administration.

We are proud to offer South Carolina's only nuclear engineering graduate program, focusing on research and practical applications.