The College of Engineering is one of seven colleges and schools in the University. The other colleges and schools include the College of Arts and Sciences; and the Schools of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; Business and Economics; Education; Nursing; and Technology. The engineering and computer science curricula provide students with a strong foundation in communication skills, chemistry, physics and mathematics, with the emphasis gradually shifting toward engineering and computer science courses in the junior and senior years. The educational programs rely on the other schools and colleges for basic instruction in science and mathematics, social sciences, humanities and English composition. The College faculty seeks out colleagues in the other schools and colleges for interdisciplinary research projects.

For many years, the College of Engineering has been the nation's leading producer of African American engineers and also the leading producer of African-American women engineers at the bachelor’s level. It is currently the third largest producer of African-American Masters level engineers, after Georgia Tech and Johns Hopkins and the leading producer of African-American doctorates in engineering. Women comprise approximately 30% of the students in the College of Engineering. The College is ranked 8th for % of BS degrees to women and 4th for % of MS degrees awarded to women. Two programs in the College have distinctive features. 

These include the Architectural Engineering program which is the only one of its kind in the state and only one of thirteen in the country; and the Bio-environmental Engineering program that is the only ABET accredited program of its kind at an HBCU.

The College of Engineering consists of five academic departments that offer nine undergraduate, six master’s and three doctorate degree programs as shown below:  

Department Name	Degree Programs Offered
Civil, Architectural, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (CAAE)	BS in Architectural Engineering BS in Bioenvironmental Engineering BS in Civil Engineering MS in Civil Engineering
Computer Science (COMP)	BS in Computer Science MS in Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ELEN)	BS in Electrical Engineering BS in Computer Engineering MS in Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering (INEN)	BS in Industrial Engineering MS in Industrial Engineering Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering
Mechanical & Chemical Engineering (MCEN)	BS Chemical Engineering BS in Mechanical Engineering MS Chemical Engineering MS in Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. i Mechanical Engineering

All programs, except Architectural Engineering and Bioenvironmental Engineering have freestanding Masters level programs. Three departments within the College offer Ph.D. degrees - in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. In addition, faculty and students may participate in an inter-institutional Ph.D. program with corresponding North Carolina State University departments.

The seven engineering programs (agricultural, architectural, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial and mechanical) programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission of ABET.

 The specific objectives of the College of Engineering are:

• To prepare the student for an active career in his/her chosen discipline within the profession.
• To provide a comprehensive background in all phases of the engineering design process, namely: conception, planning, synthesis, analysis, design, and management.
• To provide a basic knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences upon which the practice of engineering depends.
• To develop the student's judgment to utilize effectively and economically the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of humankind.
• To develop in the student an appreciation for the process of continuing education.
• To develop in the student the intellectual, professional, and social characteristics required of a responsible community leader.