Engineering, as defined by Stark (2008), is the application of knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences acquired through study to efficiently use materials and the forces of nature. Engineers are necessary for nations' economies and for the design, development, and maintenance of infrastructure and technologies to sustainably meet the needs and lifestyles of communities (Bush, Chapman & Male, 2009). Over the years, the profession has been heavily dominated by men. Although efforts have been made to increase the female population in the engineering industry, women still represent only a fraction in the workplace. (UN, 2010) This could be attributed to common misconceptions about engineering. Most people do not have sufficient knowledge of the type of work engineers actually do. The perception of engineering as a male profession has also influenced most women to prefer other programs over engineering. The skills required in engineering have also influenced the preference of women in undertaking such programmes. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that influence female students' decisions in pursuing engineering programs. This in turn would be analyzed in order to contribute to the existing literature that could be used to address the issue of the low number of female students enrolling in any of the engineering programs at De La Salle Lipa. At the end of the study, the researchers assumed that they would be able to identify and analyze the factors that influence female students' decisions in choosing engineering programs. The study aims to seek answers to several questions identified by the researchers. The first is how women perceive engineering programs before pursuing them. The second question identified is: What reasons drive the interviewee... middle of paper... to pursue engineering programs. On the other hand, the results of the quantitative study conducted by Marshall, McClymont, and Joyce (2007) demonstrated that perceptions about engineering works are related to manual labor. This includes building or construction, more work with machines and engines, and other field work rather than office work. Despite the above-mentioned factors, some women still prefer to break the barrier and continue pursuing engineering programs. Knowing that many benefits could be obtained, these women are motivated to finish their studies and become engineers. Some of these benefits are: job satisfaction; variety of career opportunities; development of logical, spatial and mathematical skills; financial security; prestige; potential contribution to society (Discovery Press, 2007). These benefits not only affect women themselves, but also society.