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
Wisconsin
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Mechanical Engineering among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
|  | Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | 77 (20.6%) |  |  | |
|  | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | 106 (11.1%) |  |  | |
|  | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | 170 (2.7%) |  |  | |
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|  | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | 45 (2.5%) |  |  | |
|  | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | 58 (1.6%) |  |  | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.