Engineering - Diversity in the USA Engineering Diversity in the United States Engineering programs in the United States are as diverse as the many colleges and universities across America that have engineering as a field of study.
Some programs are theoretical, while others provide more practical experience.
Some programs are in a single discipline, with others offering interdisciplinary or general engineering degrees. Most engineering students in the United States specialize in one particular engineering field, though the basic training they receive can be applied in related areas. This flexibility allows students a wide range of career options after graduation. Nearly 16 percent of foreign students in American colleges are pursuing engineering degrees. Business rates the top choice, attracting nearly 21 percent.