ABET Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation - Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Program Educational Objectives:
Mechanical Engineering Graduates will:- Be successful in their mechanical engineering profession:
- Be successful in other professional careers; and
- Have the educational foundation to grow intellectually
Student Outcomes
Students in the Mechanical Engineering program will attain the following student outcomes by the time of graduation:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Mechanical Engineering Program Enrollment History:
Fall 2020 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2016 |
830 | 917 | 907 | 919 | 895 |
Mechanical Engineering Degrees Awarded:
AY 2020 | AY 2019 | AY 2018 | AY 2017 | AY 2016 |
195 | 159 | 152 | 157 | 98 |
An accredited program is a quality program. Accreditation is a formal peer-review
process that assures the quality of the education students receive. Educational institutions
or programs volunteer to undergo a periodic review to determine if certain criteria
are being met. It is important to understand, however, that accreditation is not a
ranking system. It is simply an assurance that a program or institution meets established
quality standards.