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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 11 Florida Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
 34
(7.9%)
Less Selective$30,190 
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
 190
(2.2%)
Highly Selective$20,622 
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
 141
(1.6%)
Highly Selective$19,427 
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University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
 100
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$16,634 
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
 28
(1.1%)
Highly Selective$34,834 
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
 79
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$18,432 
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
 37
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$13,911 
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Florida International University
Miami, FL
 44
(0.8%)
Highly Selective$15,981 
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
 14
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$12,334 
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
 7
(0.5%)
Open Admissions$15,522 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.