Texas computational engineering student looking at several monitors depicting human cells

Texas Engineering is the first program in the U.S. to offer a bachelor of science degree in computational engineering, a new field that focuses on modeling and simulation to develop solutions for society. In computational engineering, students will learn to apply their knowledge of engineering, science and mathematics to the development of computer algorithms that translate mathematical and physical descriptions of engineering problems into languages that computers can process — they will learn how to use and develop certain tools in order to solve physical problems using computers. Computational engineering graduates pursue careers in a variety of fields, including energy, manufacturing, aerospace, health care, microelectronics and more.

Programs offered:

Bachelor's

What do computational engineers do?

Computational engineers use computers and advanced computational methods to analyze and solve engineering problems. Their knowledge of mathematics and computational science is used to formulate algorithms and develop software to simulate scenarios and make predictions. Computational engineers work in a variety of fields from aircraft design to energy infrastructure to weather prediction and climate research.