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Major Overview for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

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Overview for Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

A program that prepares 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.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
83
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$36,435
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
66
(10.6%)
Open Admissions$31,580
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
65
(2.4%)
Open Admissions$17,373
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
63
(6.3%)
Most Selective-
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
52
(5.4%)
Minimally Selective$18,144
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
48
(2.9%)
Moderately Selective$16,448
University of Houston
Houston, TX
47
(1.0%)
Minimally Selective$14,326
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK
47
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,698
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA
45
(9.8%)
Moderately Selective$11,152
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
39
(1.3%)
Highly Selective$44,219
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.