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Mechanical Engineering B.E.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

2. Students will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

3. Students will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

4. Students will demonstrate an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.

5. Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

7. Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.

8. Students will demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

9. Students will demonstrate a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

10. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.

11. Students will demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

12. Students will demonstrate an ability to apply the principle of mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations.

13. Students will demonstrate an ability to model, analyze, design and realize physical systems, components, or processes.

14. Students will demonstrate an ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.

CAREERS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING B.E. GRADUATES PURSUE

  • Academia/Teacher
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Energy Specialist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Manufacturing/Production Engineer
  • Refrigeration Engineer - HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
  • Reliability/Testing Engineer
  • Thermodynamics Engineering Consultant

SUCCESS RATES

79.6%

6-year graduation rate

3.94

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$104,573

10 years after graduation

$83,392

5 years after graduation

$57,625

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

71.4%

Working in New York

39.0%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars.  Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)