Mechanical Engineering
STEM •
Engineering
What is it about?
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
Trends
Graduates
Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 132 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 63 students.
O's Insights on Mechanical Engineering
- Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 79% of graduates come from public universities.
