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Mechanical Engineering
Eastern Washington University

Mechanical Engineering

Eastern Washington University

With EWU’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, you’ll gain the expertise and credentials to turn big ideas into real-world solutions.

Our ABET-accredited program provides valuable knowledge and skills that employers value, while also guiding you toward earning a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

In the first two years of the program, you’ll study robotics, automation, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials, and more to build a solid foundation in math, science, and engineering principles. In your third and fourth years, you’ll explore advanced topics and tackle a senior-year capstone project for practical experience.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for careers in aeronautics, biomechanics, energy, structural design, and various other fields. You can lead teams, solve complex problems, and make a significant impact in the world of engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Visit the program website Jason Durfee, PhD Department Chair (509) 359-4885 jdurfee@ewu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$32,148.00

Total required fees

$4,776.00

Books and supplies

$2,040.00

Locations

Cheney

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

180

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BS

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

In order to graduate, students majoring in the department must earn a GPA ≥2.5 in departmental coursework.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

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