Mechanical Engineering Tech | Fairmont State University

OVERVIEW OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Mechanical engineering is the most broad and diverse of any of the engineering and related disciplines. Our technology students master topics ranging from advanced mathematics to dynamics and the thermal science. The program combines rigorous technology and engineering with hands-on lab experience. The set of courses uses a flexible 2+2 curriculum. Students solve complex mechanical problems while they learn by doing. Classes are small. Students interact, one-to-one with talented, highly trained and internationally recognized faculty. Professors want each student to succeed and devote the time to see that they do.Student activities focus on honing mechanical skills. All first-year students join the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Later they may join the Society of Automotive Engineers. These societies hold nation-wide student competitions, such as the Min Baja. Fairmont State funds undergraduate research. Active alumni serve as consultants. Students formulate, design, fabricate, tests and compete their racecars, robots and industrial devices at the nation's top engineering campuses. It's hands-on. If steering needs adjustment, they adjust it. If a part needs machined, they machine it. In addition, all seniors perform research and do a design task as a class assignment for a local manufacturer. Students present their research results before engineering society professional conferences.

The program has Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accreditation. Graduates are eligible to take the professional engineering licensing exam. Students have access to and

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Nine out of ten of the program's graduates found career starters in North Central West Virginia. In the last few years, all May graduates had their job offers before November. Most start between $54,000 - $56,000 per year. At mid-career, mechanical and related engineers earn $100,000 per year, nationwide; 88% more than $72,000. Some grads seek advanced degrees while working. Some are beginning to continue at top graduate schools: Michigan, Texas, Penn State, Ohio State, etc. To contact the College of Science and Technology with general questions please email us at scitech@fairmontstate.edu.

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