About this Program
¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology with a major in mechanical engineering technology. The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria. MET students take electives in one of the following areas: manufacturing systems, marine systems, mechanical systems design, mechatronics systems, and nuclear systems. Graduates of the program are prepared for a range of technical positions including system design, fabrication, manufacturing, HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning), and mechatronics.
Program Highlights
-
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, , under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Criteria
-
Culminates in a senior project that integrates course work with a practical project assignment in the student's area of interest
-
Graduates are able to sit for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) license examinations such as the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and the Professional Engineering (PE)
Featured Courses
Requirements
Students who qualify for regular admission to the University will be accepted into EFD (Engineering Fundamentals Division). Students in EFD may identify a desired degree program or may declare that they are undecided among engineering and engineering technology programs. They will be assigned an intended major code classification, which indicates that they are enrolled and, if appropriate, which is their preferred program. Students can apply to the MET program during the semester in which they complete the following requirements in the Engineering Fundamentals Division:
-
Complete ENGN 110 - Explore Engineering and Technology
-
Complete at least 30 credit hours applicable toward the degree. This is typically after the freshman year of courses
-
Have an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher
Transfer
At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Licensure Information
Use our Program Licensure Disclosure Directory to explore whether this program will prepare you for licensure in your state.
Visit Program Licensure Disclosure DirectoryCareers
Check out these ideas from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
Alumni Careers
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ú²úÂ×Àí. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
Take the Next Step
