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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
 132
(14.5%)
Less Selective$19,579 
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 61
(3.5%)
Most Selective$37,248 
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 104
(2.2%)
Less Selective$18,450 
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 23
(1.8%)
Less Selective$19,364 
Saint Louis University-Main Campus
Saint Louis, MO
 19
(1.2%)
Less Selective$30,330 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 11
(0.5%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.