An incredibly broad discipline mechanical engineering encompasses the design, development, manufacturing and research of engines, machines, tools and other mechanical devices. Typically mechanical engineers work on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment, machine tools, material handling systems and robots. Additionally, they design tools needed by other engineers and sometimes work in agriculture and manufacturing production.

All Colleges offering Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Online Education Options for Degrees in Mechanical Engineering

Online educational options are available for those interested in pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Coursework for this field usually includes exposure to and study of drafting, energy conversion, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, hydraulics, instrumentation and measurement, mathematics, physics, pneumatics, solid mechanics, statistics, and thermodynamics.

Mechanical engineering, like its other cousins in this broad discipline, typically requires a bachelor degree at minimum. It is worth noting that because this is such a hands-on field, people who pursue this degree online will need to undertake internships or apprenticeships so they have practical experience with and understanding of these machines with their many moving parts. Further, undergraduate engineering degrees possess a significantly higher earning potential when compared to most other degrees.

Online education options in mechanical engineering include the following:

Online Certification in Mechanical Engineering and related fields
Online Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering
Online Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
Online Master degree in Material Engineering

Degrees in Mechanical Engineering Career and Salary Information

Engineers in this discipline work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines, and steam and gas turbines, and they are often employed in careers in the following fields: aeronautics, bioengineering, cryogenics, defense, heat transfer, medicine, and manufacturing. It is second only to civil engineering in comparison to its popularity among all engineering fields.

A mechanical engineer degree salary can vary widely in the field based on factors like geographic location and specialization (robotics, aeronautics, defense, manufacturing, etc.). Median annual wages based on years of experience break down as follows: 1-4 years, $50,439-$63,242 ($2017 annual bonus); 5-9 years, $58,994-$77,212 ($2999 annual bonus); 10-19 years, $62,470-$89,033 ($3506 annual bonus); 20+ years, $70,193-$102,926 ($4074 annual bonus).

The most popular cities for mechanical engineers are Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle. Additionally, people earn the highest wages in this field not only possess graduate degrees, they also are typically either self-employed or work for the local, state or federal government.

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Online Colleges Offering Mechanical Engineering Degrees

Fort Hays State University

Accreditation

Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Indiana State University

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Northeastern University

Accreditation

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Nova Southeastern University

Accreditation

Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Oregon State University

Accreditation

Oregon State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Polytechnic University

Accreditation

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

University of Cincinnati

Accreditation

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

University of Delaware

Accreditation

University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Florida

Accreditation

University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Walden University

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.

Keystone Technical Institute

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Pennsylvania School of Business

Accreditation

Pennsylvania School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The U.S. Office of Education lists the ACCSCT as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code, and subsequent legislation.

Daniel Webster College

Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Miller - Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

Accreditation

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.