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Programs in Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical engineering students 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.

Top Schools For Mechanical Engineering Programs

Most Selective:
Stanford University

Least Selective:
University of Texas - El Paso

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc

Most Expensive:
Union College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Stanford University

Best Social Life:
Illinois

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

Hottest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
Stanford University

Smartest Girls:
Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA		 $25,716 13,516 569 Bachelor's (387), Master's (153),
Doctoral (29)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI		 $34,937 26,208 387 Bachelor's (242), Master's (106),
Doctoral (39)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		 $25,118 32,499 384 Bachelor's (282), Master's (71),
Doctoral (31)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA		 $21,878 23,558 340 Bachelor's (274), Master's (50),
Doctoral (16)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		 $23,744 33,628 330 Bachelor's (221), Master's (82),
Doctoral (27)
MIT
Cambridge, MA		 $37,782 4,232 327 Bachelor's (136), Master's (142),
Doctoral (49)
Penn State
University Park, PA		 $25,946 37,988 318 Bachelor's (247), Master's (54),
Doctoral (17)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		 $22,606 38,958 306 Bachelor's (198), Master's (88),
Doctoral (20)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		 $22,251 41,349 304 Bachelor's (224), Master's (55),
Doctoral (25)
University of Texas - Austin
Austin, TX		 $30,006 38,168 286 Bachelor's (218), Master's (54),
Doctoral (14)
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Mechanical Engineering Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 37 0%
Associate 81 0%
Bachelor's 17,698 75%
Master's 4,534 19%
Doctoral 1,109 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 20,552 88%
Female 2,907 12%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 1,921 9%
Black or African American 687 3%
Hispanic or Latino 1,494 7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 95 0%
White (Non-Hispanic) 15,090 74%
Other/Unknown 1,153 6%
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Mechanical Engineering Internships

Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:a student who is pursuing a graduate degree in Mechanical engineering. You must be willing to relocate to Hillsboro, ... * Quick learning and multi-tasking ability Department: Engineering Analysis, CAD, Engineering, Intern,...
Company:Intel
Location:Hillsboro, OR
Posted:1/25/2012
Source:Dice
Job Title:INT 40 - 12 Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:Qualifications This student's declared major or educational background should be Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis ... understanding of electricity and electrical wiring. Job Internship Primary Location CA-Los Angeles Schedule...
Company:Directv
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Posted:2/7/2012
Source:DirecTV
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:ever increasing Global demand for Energy. Our Mechanical Engineering Internship will offer you an exciting ... with this internship opportunity. Our Mechanical Engineering Interns: * Generate and back-check various...
Company:CH2M Hill
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:2/13/2012
Source:CH2M HILL
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:Armstrong has a Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunity within our manufacturing plant in Marietta (Lancaster) PA. ... * Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET...
Company:Armstrong
Location:Marietta, PA
Posted:2/13/2012
Source:Armstrong
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:College student to work part-time on the MSD project Working with the mechanical designer, project engineer and program manager to detail drawings for parts procurement, interface to internal/external machine shops, casting vendors and...
Company:Goodrich
Location:Westford, MA
Posted:2/7/2012
Source:Goodrich Corporation
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:Mechanical Engineering Intern Job ID: 907096 Location: KS - Lenexa Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporar ... drawings. Qualifications Junior or senior in a mechanical engineering program and in good standing with an accredited...
Company:Kiewit
Location:Lenexa, KS
Posted:2/9/2012
Source:Kiewit Corporation
Job Title:2012 Mechanical Engineering Intern - Automotive
Description:Title: 2012 Mechanical Engineering Intern - Automotive Location: US-MI-Plymouth Other Locations: Mechanical Engineering ... areas: * Mechanical Engineering * Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering * Bio-Mechanical Engineering * Electronics *...
Company:Johnson Controls
Location:Plymouth, MI
Posted:2/9/2012
Source:AMightyRiver.com
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern
Description:Special emphasis on components/features related to mattress and pneumatic system designs Support Senior & Mechanical Eng ... EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years enrollment in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering program...
Company:Promaxbda
Location:Batesville, IN
Posted:2/14/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
Description:Mechanical Engineering Services: Provide support for small and large capital projects for existing power plants, and for ... new plants under development or construction. This includes mechanical engineering support for 76 gas fired combined...
Company:
Location:Pasadena, TX
Posted:2/14/2012
Source:Energy JOBSNETWORK.COM
Job Title:Mechanical Engineering Intern Needed
Description:knowledge of Solidworks, and a keen understanding of mechanical engineering. Intern might also be exposed to CNC ... and lathe operation in our workshop here in the city. This internship is unpaid but would be a great opportunity to be...
Company:Myt Works
Location:New York, NY
Posted:2/13/2012
Source:InternMatch

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