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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
 38
(8.5%)
Less Selective$30,765 
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
 45
(5.7%)
Less Selective$35,202 
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
 73
(4.6%)
Less Selective$26,200 
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH
 24
(3.9%)
Less Selective$20,992 
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH
 64
(2.9%)
Open Admissions$16,467 
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
 102
(2.9%)
Less Selective$22,419 
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
 61
(2.5%)
Open Admissions$15,627 
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Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH
 45
(2.0%)
Open Admissions$13,744 
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH
 157
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$21,918 
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
 29
(1.7%)
Less Selective$10,774 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.