Mechanical Engineering Accreditation
Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the mechanical engineering program are expected to achieve the following goals within a few years of graduation:
- Establish themselves as professionals who are sought after by leaders of industry to solve technical problems
- Develop themselves as ethical members of their profession who can work effectively in collaborative environments and are prepared to step into leadership roles
- Continue their intellectual and professional development by engaging in various forms of lifelong learning, such as pursuing advanced degrees or specialized training
- Contribute to society by advancing, disseminating, and applying engineering knowledge to serve humanity
Student Outcomes
The graduates will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment in Mechanical Engineering Program (Fall Enrollment)
Year | Declared* | Undeclared** | Total+ |
2013 | 327 | 327 | |
2014 | 292 | 99 | 391 |
2015 | 233 | 175 | 408 |
2016 | 220 | 214 | 434 |
2017 | 217 | 186 | 403 |
2018 | 191 | 173 | 364 |
2019 | 162 | 154 | 316 |
2020 | 164 | 127 | 291 |
**Declared pre-engineering students pursing Mechanical Engineering degree
+Total number of students in the Mechanical Engineering program
Number of Mechanical Engineering Baccalaureate Degrees Granted
Academic Year | Number of degrees awarded |
2013 | 47 |
2014 | 55 |
2015 | 51 |
2016 | 71 |
2017 | 77 |
2018 | 93 |
2019 | 84 |
2020 | 82 |