Mechanical Engineering

What do Mechanical Engineering majors do?

Degrees Offered

What our students are saying
  • Edwin Pimentel
    My mechanical engineering degree from NJIT has opened doors to an unimaginable number of opportunities."
    Edwin Pimentel
  • Bodhi Chaudhuri
    I credit my NJIT degree and connections with helping me land three job offers within two weeks of graduating."
    Bodhi Chaudhuri
  • Sagar Solank
    When I first came to NJIT I enjoyed the Student Activities Council because I wanted to make college fun! NJIT is really a great college. Enjoy your time here. "
    Sagar Solank

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 120

Program Details

  • Graduates will meet or exceed the expectations of employers of mechanical engineers. 
  • Qualified graduates will pursue advanced study if they so desire. 
  • Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities.

Electives Courses

Mechanical Engineering Elective Courses

What You Will Learn:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics 
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences 
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts 
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives 
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions 
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies 

 

Admissions & curriculum

120 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites
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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.

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Career Prospects

Where do Mechanical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Junior Project Engineer
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer
Top Employers
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Valcor Engineering
  • Speech & Hearing Associates
What our students are saying
  • Michael Anderson
    I was definitely prepared for my job at Scaled Composites and perhaps even ahead of the curve."
    Michael Anderson
  • Sarah Garcon
    In the summer of 2018, I had an internship at General Motors in the Supplier Quality Department."
    Sarah Garcon
  • Edwin Pimentel
    My mechanical engineering degree from NJIT has opened doors to an unimaginable number of opportunities."
    Edwin Pimentel
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