Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
STEM •
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
What is it about?
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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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: 39 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 27 students.
O's Insights on Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after increasing prior to that.
- 87% of graduates come from public universities.
