Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

  • Increased breadth and depth of knowledge and problem-solving skills in the broad field of Mechanical Engineering.

  • Development of professional independence, creativity, leadership and the capacity for continuing professional and intellectual growth.

  • Successful engagement in the Mechanical Engineering design processes and the practical application of engineering theory, methods and practices.

  • Effective service to their professional societies as well as their local, national or global communities.

What You Will Learn:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve problems.

  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

  • An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.

  • An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

  • An ability to communicate effectively.

  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

Admissions & curriculum

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Mechanical Engineering Salaries

$64,700

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$66,433

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.

Career Prospects

Where do Mechanical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
Top Employers
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Stryker Orthopaedics
  • Honeywell
  • Valcor Engineering
  • Schneider Electric
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