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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
 77
(20.6%)
Moderately Selective$27,300 
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI
 106
(11.1%)
Less Selective$13,720 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 170
(2.7%)
Moderately Selective$21,814 
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
 45
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$28,680 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
 58
(1.6%)
Less Selective$17,033 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.