A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering is a widely recognized professional training for careers in industry, government and other areas. Within the industrial area, most work is in mechanical or energy related products. Most industrial companies will hire some mechanical engineers while in many companies the majority of the engineers will be mechanical. As a result there are many mechanical engineering positions in the United States and world-wide. Increasing numbers of positions utilize foreign language experience.
Advanced degrees prepare a graduate to work in areas that require a higher technical level.
Mechanical Engineering is also a good preparation for other disciplines such as law, medicine and business administration. Acceptance is based primarily upon the grade point average received in preprofessional and other major courses, including all grades received in repeated courses. Normal application deadlines are June 1, October 1 and February 1. Transfer students may be considered at other times provided they have been admitted to the university. Application forms are available in the college advisement center.