$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.

What do Mechanical Engineering majors do?

Skill Set
Mechanical Engineers need to be creative, analytical and effective at solving problems. And because they often work with professionals from other disciplines, they must be able to work in a team-driven environment, effectively listen to others and accurately communicate their ideas. To be a successful Mechanical Engineer, you also should possess computer savvy, mechanical and time-management skills, and a sharp ability in mathematics, particularly in calculus and statistics.
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
  • Paula  McCarter
    NJIT felt like such a community and I loved that. I’ve learned to lead, to communicate and, of course engineering."
    Paula McCarter
  • Mina  Morcos
    Getting an internship at an aerospace engineering corporation changed my future. After I graduate with my mechanical engineering degree, I'm going to be a pilot. "
    Mina Morcos
  • Michael  Anderson
    I was definitely prepared for my job at Scaled Composites and perhaps even ahead of the curve."
    Michael Anderson

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