Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Technology Program

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Michigan University is designed to provide students with a hands-on education in engineering design, production, and testing. The program focuses on the practical application of engineering principles to solve real-world problems.

Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (B.S.E.T.) degree that requires 72 credit hours to complete. The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

What You'll Learn

As a mechanical engineering technology major, you'll study:

• Design and manufacturing processes, tools, and modeling
• Industry-specific codes and standards
• Robotics, thermodynamics, circuits, and energy analysis
• Technical communication skills used in presenting engineering proposals, reports, and specifications
• Hands-on training in working with metals and polymers
• Collaboration with faculty using cutting-edge technology, including 3-D printers and alternative energies

Program Highlights

• Complete a design capstone project in your senior year, focusing on solving a real-world problem aligned with your engineering interests
• Build race cars with CMU's Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team or the Formula 1 team
• Collaborate with faculty on their research interests, such as applied electronics, infrastructure, machine design, and more
• Find support through academic advising and success coaching with the College of Science and Engineering-specific student support services

Careers with a Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree

Graduates with a mechanical engineering technology degree work in:

• Engineering design
• Testing
• Production
• Research and development operations
• Often in industrial, aerospace, and government organizations

Career | Projected Salary
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $68,730

Why Study Mechanical Engineering Technology at CMU?

As a mechanical engineering technology degree student at CMU, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Complete a design capstone project in your senior year
• Build race cars with CMU's Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team or the Formula 1 team
• Collaborate with faculty on their research interests
• Find support through academic advising and success coaching

Fast Cars, Better Career Skills

Earn real-world manufacturing skills in the realm of engineering and technology, and hone your business, logistics, and production skills with CMU's two Team Chippewa Performance racing teams: Baja SAE and Formula SAE. Students on these teams design and build vehicles, testing their skills against other colleges and universities, judged by industry professionals.