Major Overview for Mechanical Engineering

Colleges Browse Majors Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Overview for Mechanical Engineering A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. Careers for Mechanical Engineering Majors A major in Mechanical Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Cost Estimators - $60,320 Engineering Managers - $120,580 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary - $90,070 Mechanical Engineers - $78,200

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Engineering among the 2008-2009 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Kettering University Flint, MI	243 (59.7%)
		Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN	130 (31.2%)
		Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA	16 (25.8%)
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		Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA	160 (23.7%)
		South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD	58 (23.2%)
		Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI	251 (21.9%)
		Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI	91 (21.4%)
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		Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI	77 (20.6%)
		Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ	74 (20.0%)
		Clarkson University Potsdam, NY	103 (16.9%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2008-2009 graduating class.