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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.

Colleges Offering a Major in Mechanical Engineering

Top 7 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
 82
(9.2%)
Less Selective$13,092 
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
 17
(5.1%)
Moderately Selective$15,450 
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
 92
(2.4%)
Less Selective$17,640 
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Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
 15
(2.4%)
Highly Selective$7,304 
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
 54
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$18,000 
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
 22
(1.2%)
Less Selective$10,352 
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
 16
(1.0%)
Less Selective$9,922 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.