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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 14 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Kettering University
Flint, MI
 243
(59.7%)
Moderately Selective$26,936 
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 251
(21.9%)
Less Selective$22,521 
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
 91
(21.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,979 
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
 70
(6.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,090 
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
 27
(4.5%)
Moderately Selective$27,310 
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 257
(4.1%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
 Baker College of Flint
Flint, MI
 5
(3.0%)
Open Admissions$6,840 
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 60
(2.7%)
Less Selective$18,803 
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
 9
(2.0%)
Less Selective$15,718 
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
 76
(1.9%)
Less Selective$18,420 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.