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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 6 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO
 35
(3.4%)
Most Selective- 
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 167
(2.9%)
Less Selective$26,756 
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 120
(2.8%)
Less Selective$21,590 
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
 32
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,313 
 University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
 32
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$19,366 
University of Denver
Denver, CO
 12
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$33,810 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.