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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate Degree

Associate Degree

Associate Degree Code: A40320 72 Total Credits

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)

Complete 5 of the following groups:

Take 15 credits from:
CourseTitleCredits
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

Take 3 credits from:
CourseTitleCredits
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry 3

Communication

Take 3 credits from:
CourseTitleCredits
COM-231 Public Speaking 3
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disc 3

Mathematics

Take 4 credits from:
CourseTitleCredits
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 3 credits from:
CourseTitleCredits
ECO-251 Prin of Microeconomics 3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (Choose one)

CourseTitleCredits
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)

CourseTitleCredits
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

CourseTitleCredits
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
+2.2% Projected Outlook
120 Annual Job Openings
1,530 Currently Employed

Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.