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Mechanical Engineers

Education

Engineers typically enter the occupation with a bachelor's degree in an engineering specialty, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Engineers offering their services directly to the public must be licensed. Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology is important for engineers.

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Related College Majors

Mechanical Engineering. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $16,261.00 per year

Electromechanical Engineering. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $23,845.00 per year

Certifications or Licenses

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require licensure for engineers who offer their services directly to the public. Engineers who are licensed are called professional engineers (PEs). This...

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General Qualifications

Engineers should be creative, inquisitive, analytical and detail oriented. They should be able to work as part of a team and to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Communication abilitie...

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Knowledge

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
Arizona State University
76,438
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,213
Ohio State University-Main Campus
63,184
University of Central Florida
63,153
University of Florida
58,626
The University of Texas at Austin
54,264
Salt Lake Community College
52,459
Florida International University
51,792
Texas A & M University-College...
51,437
Michigan State University
51,428