Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate Degree
Associate Degree
The same course hours may be counted only once to fulfill degree requirements. Course and credit requirements are shown below.
General Education Courses
15 creditsEnglish
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
Communication
3 creditsChoose one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
Mathematics
4 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 |
Total Credits Required: 72
Fall 1
20 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-115 | Academic/Career Success | 1 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| CIS-115 | Intro to Program & Logic | 3 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
Spring 1
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFT-151 | CAD I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| — | Behavioral/Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| — | Communication Elective | 3 |
| — | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Fall 2
18 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DFT-152 | CAD II | 3 |
| MAC-121 | Intro to CNC | 2 |
| MEC-161 | Manufacturing Processes I | 3 |
| MEC-161A | Manufacturing Processes I Lab | 1 |
| MEC-110 | Intro to CAD/CAM | 2 |
| MEC-180 | Engineering Materials | 3 |
| PHY-131 | Physics - Mechanics | 4 |
Spring 2
16 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATR-281 | Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| DFT-153 | CAD III | 3 |
| EGR-250 | Statics/Strength of Materials | 5 |
| ISC-132 | Manufacturing Quality Control | 4 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$72,070/yr
$53,670
$84,930
+2.2%
Projected Outlook
120
Annual Job Openings
1,530
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$112,450/yr
$85,240
$140,790
+3.8%
Projected Outlook
260
Annual Job Openings
4,270
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.