Mechanical Engineering Technology Major

Mechanical engineering technology is a great fit for students looking for a hands-on approach to mechanical engineering. You’ll bridge the theoretical world of the engineer and the practical approach of the skilled workforce. Focus your studies on computer-aided engineering, fluids and power systems, or manufacturing.

Apply what you’re learning right away—more than 70 percent of courses have a lab. Redesign a wood chipper chute for Barko and Pettibone to improve the discharge distance. Use the state-of-the-art machining, welding, and fabrication laboratory that includes a Fortus 400 MC 3D printer, MIG and TIG welding equipment, a fifty-ton hydraulic press, metal shears, CNC vertical machining center and lathe, and a CNC plasma cutter. Gain business management skills and budget for projects. Learn from faculty members who have extensive industrial experience in facilities and production planning, manufacturing, and product design. You can also earn a master's in one additional year through our Accelerated Master's program. Prepare for a hands-on career in engineering—our program has a 100 percent job placement rate.

"I enjoy being able to learn with my hands." Hunter Ashton, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Ready to learn more about mechanical engineering at Michigan Tech? Explore additional degree details, including courses, sample schedules, career paths, and post-graduation outcomes.


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You've worked hard to get where you are. At Michigan Tech, that effort can open doors. In fact, 90 percent of Huskies receive financial aid, and The Princeton Review ranks Tech the No. 11 best public school for financial aid. We're committed to making a Michigan Tech education possible for students who are ready to create the future.

What could we make possible for you? Use our calculator to estimate your merit scholarship based on your GPA, then explore additional opportunities on our Scholarships page or get a fuller picture with our Net-Price Calculator.

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  • 4.00+ GPA$5,000 per year

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The Presidential Scholars Program begins at a 3.50 GPA — but Michigan Tech has many other scholarships you may qualify for.

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if criteria are met.

Award values shown are estimates. To be awarded these scholarships, you must submit a completed application for admission.

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Enrollment Information

Michigan Technological University looks for applicants who create the future in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. We’re ready for what tomorrow needs. Are you?

Our application is easy. Apply when you’re ready and receive automatic consideration for merit scholarships.