Bachelor of Science in Engineering
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OUR MAJORS
Bioengineering
As a Bioengineering student at Butler, you’ll learn how to design solutions that improve lives—whether through medical devices, prosthetics, agriculture, food technology, or environmental technologies. You’ll gain the technical and human-focused skills to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of biology and engineering.
OUR MAJORS
Chemical Engineering
As you study Chemical Engineering at Butler, you’ll dive into the chemical processes behind everyday products like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and more. With Butler’s strong Chemistry program and proximity to industry leaders like Eli Lilly and Corteva Agriscience, you’ll gain real-world experience while you explore your passions.
OUR MAJORS
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering majors learn about the interactions between energy, motion, and the material world. You’ll learn in Butler’s state-of-the-art Sciences Complex with access to industry-grade simulators, cutting-edge digital tools, and hands-on experience through strong local partnerships and internships.
Why Butler Engineering?
Butler Engineering combines both the technical problem-solving skills of a STEM degree with the versatility and interpersonal wisdom of liberal arts training. You’ll not only be able to understand and execute the complexities of your own projects and research, but you’ll be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and make decisions based on the broader context of how engineering shapes our world. Engineers who bring both specialized expertise and people-centered skills are in high demand and often earn higher-paying roles.
Butler is known for high-quality undergraduate instruction, and Engineering is no exception. With a small student-to-faculty ratio, Engineering students at Butler can expect personalized faculty support as they pursue their degree. Butler faculty are committed to building 1:1 relationships with their students, championing their successes in and out of the classroom. Beyond assistance with coursework, access to faculty opens doors to more research opportunities, letters of recommendation for jobs and graduate school, industry connections, and more.
Engineering is a competitive field, and we make it our mission to help you stand apart. Indianapolis, Indiana is home to several major institutions looking to hire the next generations of bioengineers, chemical engineers, and mechanical engineers Eli Lilly, Corteva Agriscience, Rolls Royce, Indianapolis 500 motorsports, and other major institutions are in close proximity to campus and have a long history of welcoming Butler students. The University’s connections and alumni network reach far and wide in the city for both internships and jobs.