Growing demand for modern and complex industrial machinery, machine tools, robotics, and computer controlled processes require highly qualified technologists for their development, manufacture, use, and support. MET students usually are interested in mechanical activities, and often enjoy working on vehicles and machines.
As technology grows more complex and competition becomes more keen, the demand for these graduates will continue to increase.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Program Educational Objectives:
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program will produce graduates that:
- Are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with the fabrication, testing, documentation, operation, sales, and maintenance of basic mechanical systems.
- Advance in their careers and continue their professional development.
- Understand the overall human context in which engineering technology activities take place.
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Are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and oversight of more advanced mechanical systems and processes.
MET students possess:
- Ability to develop practical solutions to challenging problems
- A practical, hands-on aspect to learning
- Ability to apply their knowledge to various problems in a direct, applied manner
- Hobbies that involve working with their hands
Average salary for AS graduate:
- $38,000
Average salary for BS graduate:
- $45,000
Job Titles:
- Inspection Foreman
- Vibration Analyst
- Assist. Project Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Quality Assurance Manager
- CAD Draftsperson
- Product Design Engineer
- Process Mechanic
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Technical Services
