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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 30
Program Details
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Increased breadth and depth of knowledge and problem-solving skills in the broad field of Mechanical Engineering.
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Development of professional independence, creativity, leadership and the capacity for continuing professional and intellectual growth.
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Successful engagement in the Mechanical Engineering design processes and the practical application of engineering theory, methods and practices.
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Effective service to their professional societies as well as their local, national or global communities.
What You Will Learn:
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve problems.
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An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
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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.
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An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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An ability to communicate effectively.
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The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
Admissions & curriculum
30 Required Credits
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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
What our students are saying
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I was definitely prepared for my job at Scaled Composites and perhaps even ahead of the curve."Michael Anderson -
My mechanical engineering degree from NJIT has opened doors to an unimaginable number of opportunities."Edwin Pimentel -
I credit my NJIT degree and connections with helping me land three job offers within two weeks of graduating."Bodhi Chaudhuri
Tuition Cost
How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?
$32,216
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
Average amount of grants and scholarships per student
= $13,303
(Average Net Price).
Try the
Net Price Calculator
for a more
accurate estimate.
Learn More About Tuition & Costs
Core Faculty
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Datta, Dibakar
- Associate Professor
- Graduate Advisor for MS and PhD Program
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Fischer, Ian
- Professor
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Ji, Zhiming
- Professor
- Interim Chair
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Lee, Eon Soo
- Associate Professor
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Marras, Simone
- Asssociate Professor
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Narh, Kwabena
- Professor
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Rao, I.
- Professor
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Rosato, Anthony
- Professor
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Singh, Pushpendra
- Professor
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Sodhi, Rajpal
- Professor
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Zhu, Chao
- Professor
- Associate Chair of MIE Department
- Director of ME Undergraduate Program
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Degree Overview
- Delivery Format: on-campus
- Required Credits: 24
Program Details
- Critical thinking and the ability to identify the critical technical challenges in engineering.
- Application of the scientific principles and technology to address the critical technical challenges by conducting a comprehensive research project resulting in an original contribution.
- Opportunity to pursue research projects at the highest levels in academia or private and public industries after graduation.
What You Will Learn:
A comprehensive research project resulting in an original contribution to the field documented by a dissertation.
Admissions & curriculum
24 Required Credits
Explore this area of study
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
What our students are saying
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In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."Sarah Garcon -
My mechanical engineering degree from NJIT has opened doors to an unimaginable number of opportunities."Edwin Pimentel
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I was definitely prepared for my job at Scaled Composites and perhaps even ahead of the curve."Michael Anderson
Tuition Cost
How Much does it cost to Attend NJIT?
$32,216
Average cost of attendance for NJ resident undergrads living on campus
- $18,913
Average amount of grants and scholarships per student
= $13,303
(Average Net Price).
Try the
Net Price Calculator
for a more
accurate estimate.
Learn More About Tuition & Costs
Core Faculty
-
Datta, Dibakar
- Associate Professor
- Graduate Advisor for MS and PhD Program
-
Fischer, Ian
- Professor
-
Ji, Zhiming
- Professor
- Interim Chair
-
Lee, Eon Soo
- Associate Professor
-
Marras, Simone
- Asssociate Professor
-
Narh, Kwabena
- Professor
-
Rao, I.
- Professor
-
Rosato, Anthony
- Professor
-
Singh, Pushpendra
- Professor
-
Sodhi, Rajpal
- Professor
-
Zhu, Chao
- Professor
- Associate Chair of MIE Department
- Director of ME Undergraduate Program
