Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle gives students the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to design, test and improve mechanical systems used across aerospace, energy, transportation and advanced manufacturing.
If you’re interested in how machines, structures and mechanical systems work, the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering provides a strong foundation in design, analysis and innovation.
You’ll explore robotics, energy systems, materials, high-performance vehicles and aerospace applications — all while gaining practical experience that prepares you for careers in fast-growing technical fields.
High-Tech Labs & Facilities
Daytona Beach, FL
- Energy Systems Laboratory: A hands-on lab where students develop clean energy and sustainable technology solutions, focusing on renewable systems, transportation efficiency and resilient infrastructure.
- High-Performance Vehicle Laboratory: A hands-on lab where students design, build and test high-performance vehicles while learning vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics.
- Robotics and Uncrewed Systems Lab: A dedicated space where students design, build and test autonomous robots and uncrewed systems for real-world engineering challenges.
Prescott, AZ
- Advanced Vehicle Laboratory: A fully equipped construction facility where students design, build and test high-performance vehicles, including electric land-speed contenders.
- Materials Science Laboratory: A key lab where students and faculty explore the failure mechanisms, fracture behavior, fatigue and composite mechanics of advanced materials.
- Rapid Prototyping Laboratory: A campus lab supporting students’ capstone and design projects with 3D printers, scanners and prototyping equipment.
- Robotics Laboratory: A state-of-the-art space where students design, build and test autonomous and space-robotic systems while gaining hands-on experience in mechatronics, manipulators, sensor integration and motion capture.
Industry Partnerships & Accreditation
Residential Campuses
- The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
Notable Employers of Alumni
- The Boeing Company
- General Electric
- Lockheed Martin
- NASA
129-130 credits
Transfer Credit
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Admissions will work one-on-one with you to maximize your transfer credit. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Estimated Costs
- Varies by campus, program and more.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available. For more info, complete a request for information form or contact admissions.
Campuses Offering Degree
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Prescott, AZ
- Worldwide & Online Campus
Daytona Beach, FL
- Biomedical Systems: focuses on fundamental principles and technological innovation in the bioengineering and biomedical fields
- Energy Systems: focuses on renewable energy with specific emphasis on kinetic energy systems and thermal energy systems
- High-Performance Vehicles: focuses on vehicle design and manufacturing, from competition vehicles to fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehiclesRobotics and Autonomous Systems: focuses on the robotics and autonomous vehicles
Prescott, AZ
- Robotics: emphasizes the design and analysis of autonomous machines
- Propulsion: emphasizes the thermal sciences and the design, analysis and testing of jet aircraft engines, solid rocket motors and liquid rocket engines
- Energy: emphasizes the design of conventional and renewable energy systems
Worldwide / Online
- Robotics: emphasizes the design and analysis of autonomous machines
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