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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
 32
(5.7%)
Highly Selective$23,860 
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK
 10
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$16,566 
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK
 93
(2.4%)
Less Selective$16,556 
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK
 87
(2.3%)
Less Selective$17,404 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.