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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Degree: Bachelor of Science 
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hours: 126

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Degree

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Degree Description

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Íæż½ã½ã prepares you for a career in machine design, systems design, energy resources and conversion, manufacturing and production, transportation and environmental impact, materials and structures and aerospace.

Why Study Mechanical Engineering at Lamar?

The Íæż½ã½ã Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering offers you an engineering degree in a broad discipline incorporating the research, design, development, manufacturing and testing of mechanical devices. The undergraduate curriculum is accredited by . Our program offers you access to scholarships, internships and co-ops and networking through various student-to-corporate organizations.

Watch the faculty and alumni interview to learn more about the Mechanical Engineering program.

Career Paths

With a degree in mechanical engineering, you will be in demand in practically every type of manufacturing operation as well as in research, academic and governmental organizations. Mechanical engineers use proven problem-solving techniques to take a product from design to manufacturing to marketplace. In some way, they touch every product or service we use, which makes a mechanical engineering education highly versatile. Mechanical engineers work in various industries including, but not limited to: aerospace, automotive, energy, materials and composites and human health.

Primary Careers

Mechanical engineer, automotive engineer, control and instrumentation engineer

Career Areas

  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Petroleum
  • Textiles
  • HVAC

Median Salary

$95,560

Types of Employers

  • Machinery manufacturers
  • Computer and electronics manufacturers
  • Research and development facilities
  • Aerospace product/part manufacturers
  • Construction companies
  • Chemical and refining companies
Li XianchangDr. Mansour Karkoub, Ph.D.
Department Chair and Professor

Chun-Wei Yao, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Sushil Doranga, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor