Mechanical engineering is the most diverse and versatile field of engineering, playing a critical role in numerous modern industries such as aerospace, construction, power, technology and transportation. As a mechanical engineer, you'll design, build and control devices, machines, processes and systems that are the cornerstones of our industrialized society. These systems include heating and cooling systems, solar power solutions, robotics, manufacturing processes and electronics.
To succeed in this field, you'll need advanced knowledge of physics and mathematics to tackle the complexity of these mechanical systems. The job duties of a mechanical engineer are incredibly versatile, allowing you to find a position that aligns with your interests. Whether designing biomedical devices, internal combustion engines, fuel-efficient vehicles or planning energy systems in the electrical power industry, the opportunities are vast and varied.
The skills you’ll develop in this program
Throughout this mechanical engineering degree concentration, you’ll gain the skills needed to design, manufacture and operate components, devices and systems, including:
- Computer-aided design.
- Computer programming.
- Data science and statistics.
- Engineering design process.
- Finite-element analysis.
- Rapid prototyping.
- Technical writing.
- Testing and validation.
You’ll also learn how to use governing energy transfer, mechanical design, sensors and control devices principles to solve practical and timely engineering problems. This might include analyzing pollution, dissecting mechanical systems or creating automatic control systems.
What you can do with a mechanical engineering degree
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers in automotive research, heating and cooling systems design, robotics development and more. This mechanical engineering degree concentration provides a robust foundation for diverse engineering and technical roles, and may lead you to advanced graduate programs.
This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:
Explore manufacturing, computer-aided design, renewable energy and robotics with Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering in mechanical engineering. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for careers in automotive research, robotics, heating and cooling systems and more.
Courses in this program provide a well-rounded education in various aspects of engineering. You’ll learn about energy and momentum principles for particles, as well as the dynamics of physical systems, technical drawing conventions, thermodynamics, probability and statistics with engineering applications.
Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:
- National Academy of Engineering members.
- National Academy of Sciences members.
- National Academy of Inventors members.
- National Academy of Construction members.
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.
- A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
- A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016), minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or class ranking in top 25% of high school class
Transfer students with 24 or more transferable college credit hours must meet the primary or the secondary criteria:
Primary criteria
- A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours.
- No high school math or science competency deficiencies (if Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript).
Secondary criteria
- A minimum transfer GPA of 2.75 for 24 or more transfer hours.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses: MAE 201, MAE 202, MAE 213 and MAE 241.
The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are higher than minimum university standards. International students may have an additional English language proficiency criterion. Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown above with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 on iBT (internet-based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
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