Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering

The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) provides advanced study, preparing students for a wide range of careers, including the following industries: aerospace, automotive, robotic and unmanned systems, energy systems, and biomedical systems. The program has four tracks: a broad track in Mechanical Systems designed to allow students to create a customized plan of study, a focused track in High-Performance Vehicles, a focused track in Robotic Systems and a focused track on Biomedical Systems.

Strong Career Potential

  • Prepares graduates to solve some of today's most critical problems in energy, transportation, automation and bio-mechanical systems.

Flexible Curriculum 

  • Offers a variety of specializations that support a student’s individual educational or research goals.

Hands-On Approach

  • Students can obtain their master's degree while being members of several active projects that provide hands-on experience.

Professional Networking

  • Join the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and more.

Industry Connections

  • Benefit from the university’s partnerships with industry and over 148,000 alumni around the world.

Notable Careers

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Diesel Calibration Engineer
  • Performance Engineer
  • Test Operations Engineer

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 7% by 2030.
  • Average salary in this industry: $90,160

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • General Motors
  • SpaceX
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Honda Performance Development

30 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL

Specializations

  • Mechanical Systems
  • High-Performance Vehicles
  • Robotic Systems
  • Biomedical Systems
  • High-Performance Vehicles Lab – Serves as the hub of motorsports activity at Embry-Riddle.
  • Robotics and Unmanned Systems Lab – Facilitates the design of robotics and unmanned systems for independent study projects, collegiate competitions and research.
  • Clean Energy Systems Lab – Empowers students to tackle problems in sustainable transportation, sustainable building and sustainable water.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Bioengineering Lab – Houses hardware, tools and literature for bio-mechanical systems research and student projects.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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