The College of Engineering was established as a joint program serving two universities in Tallahassee, Fla.: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, which received recognition from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in 2010 for ranking number one as the institution of origin for African Americans earning Doctorates in Natural Science and Engineering; and Florida State University, which has gained worldwide recognition for its extensive graduate and research programs.
The College of Engineering is a leading academic institution with excellent records of achievement in research and public service. It offers Bachelor of Science programs in chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The college has attracted an outstanding faculty from all over the world. Thousands of young, intelligent, and self-motivated men and women have attended the college in the past two decades, receiving over 5000 degrees. These graduates are a diverse group of engineers, from many races, ethnicities, and nationalities.
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering has been widely hailed for taking the initiative to create programs to align academic curriculum with industry needs. The college ensures that the students learn what they need to learn through quality teaching and research.
All programs offered by the College have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
For more information about the college go to its website at www.eng.famu.fsu.edu/.