Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

For all the 3,112 degrees awarded in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Of the 39 students earning degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 21% percent identify as women and 79% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician, North Carolina has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician is $58,100.