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.
| A major in Mechanical Engineering is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 5
Virginia
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA | 41
(14.6%) |  |  | |
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| | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA | 236
(4.7%) | |  | |
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| | Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA | 62
(2.2%) |  | | |
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| | Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA | 72
(2.0%) | | - | |
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| | University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA | 51
(1.4%) |  | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.