The rigorous, but rewarding, program at gives you hands-on, real-world experience. You will be guided by expert and engaged faculty and gain skills that make you a sought-after asset in the workforce.

Mechanical Engineering uses a combination of human, material, and economic resources to provide solutions to problems faced in society. As an applied science, it focuses on design, development, manufacture, management and control of engineering systems.?Coursesinclude engineering design, materials science, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and control theory.

Full-time students generally earn the dual major in 4.5 years (or less), and we give part-time students up to eight years to complete any of the engineering programs. No matter what you choose, you will work closely with engaged faculty who give you a real-world education in and outside the classroom.

Potential Careers

Engineers can work in design, manufacturing, robotics, electrical systems, quality, process improvement, and in civil engineering for local, state and federal governments.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median pay for mechanical engineers at $84,190 and the field is growing (2016). In fact, 95% of SAU engineering program graduates who pursue employment are working in the field. Many of our students are sought out by employers before they graduate.