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.
Communication Courses (Choose ENG 111 and one other)
15 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM-120 | Intro Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 |
English
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 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Choose one)
15 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM-110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (Choose one)
15 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
Other Required Courses
23 credits| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACA-122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| BPR-111 | Print Reading | 2 |
| DFT-151 | CAD I | 3 |
| ELC-112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5 |
| HYD-110 | Hydraulics/Pneumatics I | 3 |
| ISC-112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
| MEC-111 | Machine Processes I | 3 |
Total Credits Required: 72
Career Outcomes
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Technology can pursue these careers:
Median Salary
$72,070/yr
$53,670
$84,930
+11.4%
Projected Outlook
190
Annual Job Openings
1,530
Currently Employed
Median Salary
$112,450/yr
$85,240
$140,790
+11.1%
Projected Outlook
220
Annual Job Openings
4,270
Currently Employed
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.