Software Engineering Major

Software engineers design and develop software applications and systems. Be ready to work on technologies for automobiles, aviation, telecommunications, robotics, defense, toys, biomedical instrumentation, and sound design—just to name a few.

Michigan Tech's software engineering program consistently ranks among the best in the nation. Develop teamwork skills working on Enterprise teams that collaborate with businesses and industries. Compete in the BonzAI Brawl, an all-day artificial intelligence programming competition. Identify software problems and formulate solutions. Design products to meet specific needs. Employers from around the country come to Tech for the chance to hire our grads for co-ops, internships, and full-time jobs.

Want to accelerate your career? You can do that, too—earn a master's in one additional year through the Accelerated Master's program.

"The thing I enjoy the most about my program is the chance to work with other students. There's always an opportunity to team up with my classmates and create something better than I could create alone." Abby Myers, Software Engineering

Ready to learn more about software engineering at Michigan Tech? Explore additional degree details, including courses, sample schedules, career paths, and post-graduation outcomes.


Earned, Not Given

You've worked hard to get where you are. At Michigan Tech, that effort can open doors. In fact, 90 percent of Huskies receive financial aid, and The Princeton Review ranks Tech the No. 11 best public school for financial aid. We're committed to making a Michigan Tech education possible for students who are ready to create the future.

What could we make possible for you? Use our calculator to estimate your merit scholarship based on your GPA, then explore additional opportunities on our Scholarships page or get a fuller picture with our Net-Price Calculator.

How Much Could You Earn?

Enter your GPA to estimate your merit scholarship as an incoming first-year student. If you’re a transfer student, please see our Net-Price Calculator.

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Presidential Scholars Program

  • 4.00+ GPA$5,000 per year

Use our Net-Price Calculator to get a more detailed custom estimate of the merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid you may qualify for at Michigan Tech.

Almost There

The Presidential Scholars Program begins at a 3.50 GPA — but Michigan Tech has many other scholarships you may qualify for.

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if criteria are met.

Award values shown are estimates. To be awarded these scholarships, you must submit a completed application for admission.

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Enrollment Information

Michigan Technological University looks for applicants who create the future in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. We’re ready for what tomorrow needs. Are you?

Our application is easy. Apply when you’re ready and receive automatic consideration for merit scholarships.