Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.E.

Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Learn how to design technology that is more accessible and equitable while building a solid foundation for your career in our mechanical engineering program.

Design and build things that make the world a better place by advancing sustainability and a circular economy while optimizing energy use and resource utilization. Mechanical engineering is a highly versatile degree that leads to high-paying, high-salary and secure jobs.

Program Highlights

• ABET Accreditation

  Receive a quality education that has been certified to teach the fundamentals of technical disciplines.

• Specialized Expertise

  Enhance your major with expertise from more than 90 minor options across the university.

• Real Experiences

  Work with faculty leaders to develop a plan to solve problems for businesses in our senior capstone course.

• Undergraduate Research

  Get hands-on experience working alongside our faculty in our many world-class laboratories across campus.

What You’ll Study

Study the design, development and manufacture of both mechanical and thermal systems. Gain a foundational education in the application of mathematics, science and engineering principles for solving mechanical engineering problems. Prepare to practice engineering in a global and societal context.

Building Skills

Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.

• Project Management

  Organizing and overseeing tasks to achieve specific goals

• Technical Writing

  Creating clear and concise documents, such as manuals or instructions, for technical or scientific topics

• Programming

  Writing code, developing software and creating applications for automation and problem-solving

• System Design

  Creating or improving complex systems to meet specific requirements

• Organizational Skills

  Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives

• Product Design

  Creating new or improved products that meet customer needs and expectations

Using your degree

Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.

Potential Careers

• Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Product Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Project Manager
• Technical Salesperson/Manager

Workplace Settings

• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Energy Conversion
• Robotics

Advanced Degrees

Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.

• Master's
  • Mechanical Engineering, M.S.
  • Nuclear Engineering, M.S.
  • Aerospace Engineering, M.S.
• Doctorate
  • Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.
  • Nuclear Engineering, Ph.D.
• Master's
  • Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering, M.S.

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  • Computer Engineering, B.S.E.
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