Today's manufacturing industry includes (but is not limited to) aerospace, biotechnology, electronic equipment manufacturing, engineering in machining and equipment, food processing and supply, light metals, marine industries, etc.

Missouri S&T's manufacturing engineering education program offers the interdisciplinary master of science (M.S.) and master of engineering (M.E.) degrees on campus or through distance learning via the internet. Both degree programs are intended for a student with a B.S. degree in engineering to learn about modern manufacturing technologies involving computers and automation.

Also offered are graduate manufacturing engineering certificate programs, including manufacturing systems and CAD/CAM and rapid product realization for working professionals who want to stay ahead of rapidly changing technology.