College of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Student Outcomes

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) 

  1. Be successful in their mechanical engineering profession:
  2. Be successful in other professional careers; and
  3. Have the educational foundation to grow intellectually

Mechanical Engineering Program Enrollment History:

Fall 2020                               829

Fall 2021                                765

Fall 2022                               672

Fall 2023                               630

Fall 2024                               636

Mechanical Engineering Program Degrees Awarded:   

AY 2019/20                           159

AY 2020/21                            177

AY 2021/22                            140

AY 2022/23                           149

AY 2023/24                           137

Last Updated: 1/7/25