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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
 74
(20.0%)
Moderately Selective$36,280 
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
 80
(9.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,942 
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
 41
(3.6%)
Most Selective$34,290 
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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
 28
(2.0%)
Highly Selective$16,825 
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
 97
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$21,488 
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
 32
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$15,148 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.