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The Engineering Science associate degree (A.S.) program at SUNY Niagara will prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in engineering. This program includes those courses required in the first two years of a typical baccalaureate degree program in engineering. These courses are of an applied physics nature and include coursework in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Properties of Materials, etc. This program fulfills the academic needs in such areas as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, in support of engineering coursework, thus enabling students to transfer seamlessly.
As currently structured, this program will meet all requirements for seamless transfer into SUNY and other 4-year engineering programs. This includes SUNY at Buffalo Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental & Industrial engineering. With some course substitutions, it will also meet requirements for seamless transfer into Biomedical or Computer Engineering.
Students interested in electrical engineering will have the option of completing the bulk of their required coursework within this program in conjunction with the selection of appropriate course electives at SUNY Niagara and cross-registration at a four-year campus.
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Engineering Science, A.S.
SUNY Niagara’s Engineering Science A.S. covers the first two years of a typical engineering bachelor’s degree. You’ll build a strong base in math, physics, chemistry and engineering, then transfer to finish your degree.
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
What careers does an Engineering Science A.S. lead to?
All of these careers need a bachelor’s degree or more. This A.S. is your first step.
What will I learn to do?
How much can I earn in Western New York?
Starting pay is what newer workers typically earn. Median means half of workers earn more and half earn less. The median for all jobs in Western New York is about $51,360.
Western New York includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties. Engineers need a bachelor’s degree. Pay depends on the job, your experience, your education and the employer.
What is the job outlook in Western New York?
Across all jobs in Western New York, employment is expected to grow about 9%. Engineering grows more slowly here, but it pays about twice the regional median, and most openings come from engineers who retire or change jobs.