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.
| A major in Mechanical Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 6
Louisiana
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA | 52
(3.8%) |  |  | |
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| | University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA | 31
(2.5%) | | | |
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| | Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA | 18
(1.9%) | | | |
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| | University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA | 37
(1.7%) | | | |
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| | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA | 78
(1.7%) |  | | |
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| | Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA | 9
(0.6%) |  |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.