Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering prepares graduates for a wide variety of engineering careers in fields, such as aerospace, robotics, energy, automotive, biomedical and manufacturing. There will always be a demand for those who can maintain, improve, adapt and redesign mechanical systems, which makes this the broadest field in engineering.

Internships

  • Students are required to participate in internships as part of the curriculum.

Hands-on Projects

  • Students have more opportunities to participate in hands-on projects than anywhere else in the United States.

Study Abroad

  • There are a number of opportunities to study abroad including a regular engineering-based summer program in Germany.

Specialize

  • Students have the option to specialize in robotics, propulsion or energy. 

Experienced Faculty

  • Our faculty has significant industry experience and conducts research in collaboration with undergraduate students.

Top Employers

  • The Boeing Company
  • Cessna Aircraft Company
  • NASA
  • Rolls Royce Corporation
  • Tesla Motors
  • Raytheon
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

120 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Prescott, AZ

Daytona Beach:

  • High-Performance Vehicles Lab
  • Robotics and Unmanned Systems Lab
  • Clean Energy Systems Lab
  • Biomedical Lab

Prescott:

  • Senior Design Lab
  • Materials Science Lab
  • Space Systems Lab
  • Wind Tunnel Lab
  • Rapid Prototyping Lab
  • Robotics Lab
  • Propulsion Lab
  • Advanced Vehicles and Fabrication Lab

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