Mechanical Engineering
DegreeType: Bachelor of Sciencein Mechanical Engineering(B.S.M.E.)
Program Length: 4 years(128 credit hours)
What Can You Do With a Degreein Mechanical Engineering?
McNeese?sBachelor of Sciencedegreein mechanical engineeringprovidesawell-rounded education that combinesengineering, mathematicsand applied science With this degree,you can work in engineeringservices, research and development and manufacturing for avariety of industriesor continueyour education with amaster'sdegreeor doctorate degreeto specializeyour skill set
WHYMCNEESE?
Herearejust a fewreasonstomake
McNeeseyour first choice...
Department of Engineeringand Computer Science
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
Asamechanical engineeringmajor,you may qualify for industry-supported,endowed scholarships,such astheVibration Institute Scholarship.
Professional Licensure: McNeese?smechanical engineeringdegree program equipsyou with theknowledgeyou need to completeaprofessional engineer (P.E.) license.
Industrial GradeFacilities:
Featuringamodel chemical plant,McNeese offersprofessionally designed labsthat simulatetheindustrial environment.You can practicetechniquesusingmodern toolsand equipment found in thefield but on asmaller scaleand in asafe,controlled environment.
Applied Learning:
With someof thebiggest namesin industry and businessnearby,you can gain practical experiencewhileearningyour bachelor?s degreeright hereat McNeese.Themechanical engineeringprogram offersarobust internship and co-op program to help connect you with opportunitiesthat could lead to full-timejob offersafter graduation.
With anumber of industriesrelyingon our graduatesto lead thefuture,wearefocused on interdisciplinary teamwork,scholarly development,hands-on projectsand professional ethics.Our departmental programsprovideahands-on,comprehensive education that preparesour studentsto work in awidevariety of careers.Our studentsare constantly workingwith regional industry leadersthrough internshipsand co-op positionsprovidingawell-rounded education that,after graduation,leadsto successful positionsin theindustry or graduateschool.
Lead theFuturein aRapidly Changing Society
Mechanical engineersintegratemechanical and thermal tools,sensors,controllersand devicesto design,build,test and modify machines,from power sourcesto material-handlingsystems For example,you could develop new designsand technology for medical devices,batteriesand electric generators,internal combustion engines, steam and gasturbinesor refrigeration and air-conditioningunits.
Student Organizations
Asamechanical engineeringmajor,therearea variety of clubsand organizationsyou can join to beinvolved on campus,includingthe McNeeseEngineeringSociety,astudent chapter of theLouisianaEngineeringSociety, theAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, theNational Society of Black Engineersand the Society of Women Engineers.
