With demand on the rise, especially in Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock University announced it is adding two new degree programs to its current slate of four engineering programs accredited by the globally recognized Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Starting in fall 2025, SRU will begin offering a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering, and a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, engineers in Pennsylvania on average earn more than $100,000 per year and overall employment for engineers in the state is expected to grow by 4% from 2020 to 2030, a rate faster than all occupations.