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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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| A major in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 50
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | 83 (3.7%) |  |  |
|  | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | 66 (10.6%) |  |  |
|  | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | 65 (2.4%) |  |  |
|  | United States Military Academy West Point, NY | 63 (6.3%) |  | - |
|  | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | 52 (5.4%) |  |  |
|  | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | 48 (2.9%) |  |  |
|  | University of Houston Houston, TX | 47 (1.0%) |  |  |
|  | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | 47 (1.3%) |  |  |
|  | Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA | 45 (9.8%) |  |  |
|  | Northeastern University Boston, MA | 39 (1.3%) |  |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
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