Major in Mechanical Engineering
Become a engineer • Earn a competitive salary • Make a difference

Engineering is a demanding industry. JBU will equip you to succeed.
Mechanical engineering is a technically demanding career. JBU will equip you not just in the fundamentals,
but will also immerse you in the full design process, starting with brainstorming ideas,
refining design, fabrication and troubleshooting, final testing,
and ultimately presenting a final product unique to you and your inventiveness.
Discover how JBU equips you to be an excellent mechanical engineer
Get the technical knowledge and hands-on experience you need
At JBU, you will earn a strong background in robotics, machine design, 3D computer-aided drafting and computational modeling. You'll learn skills in physical mechanics such as propulsion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and strength of materials.
Develop the "soft-skills" employers are looking for
Employers look for graduates who not only have technical knowledge, but have learned to collaborate with others, communicate effectively and discover innovative solutions for problems. At JBU you'll learn these skills throughout your studies.
Land a great job
Demand for mechanical engineers is high and generally remains stable, even in an unstable economy. Mechanical engineers have a median salary of $87,370. For more career outlook information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Alumni Profile

Zachary Huffaker '15
Zachary Huffaker is the NASA Ethos Controller. As part of Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, the prime contractor on NASA's IMOC II contract, Huffaker supports mission operations for the International Space Station. As part of the Environmental and Thermal Operating Systems (ETHOS) flight controller group, he completes weekly Mission Control Center (Houston) consumables reports for Mission Control Center (Moscow), provides weekly updates to tools that track consumables hardware and remaining quantities for his Russian counterpart group at MCC (Moscow), updates console tools, creates new applications to increase ETHOS console use efficiency, and accurately predicts future consumables operations executed on console based on systems trending analysis.
Mechanical Engineering at JBU - You'll get to:
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Apply for Prestigious Internships
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Seek Professional Licensure
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Join the Robotics Team
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Serve Around the Globe
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Expand Your Degree
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Publish Your Research
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Prepare for Grad School
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Study in Awesome Facilities
Take a 360 tour of JBU's engineering facilities & equipment that prepare you for the real world
Explore possible careers for mechanical engineering graduates
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Aerospace Engineer
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Systems Engineer
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Automotive Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Electromechanical Engineer
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Accreditation & Enrollment Data
The legacy B.S. Engineering degree (not available for new student enrollment) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. JBU will seek ABET accreditation for the new B.S. Electrical Engineering and B.S. Mechanical Engineering degrees at the earliest possible date after our first B.S.E.E. and B.S.M.E. students graduate (anticipated in May of 2020). To learn why choosing an accredited program is key, visit the ABET website.
In compliance with ABET Accreditation Public Release Requirements, the links below include program educational objectives, student outcomes, and enrollment and graduate rates:
- Program Educational Objectives
- Program Enrollment and Graduation Rates
- Student Outcomes
- University Enrollment
- University Graduation Rates