A Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering offers a versatile and impactful career path with strong job security and high earning potential. It equips students with the problem-solving, analytical, and design skills applicable across many industries, from manufacturing and energy to healthcare and aerospace.
A mechanical engineering background can also lead to collaborations with other engineering disciplines and professions, opening doors to a wide range of career paths.
Milwaukee is home to six Fortune 500 companies, 39,000 businesses, and a broad network of industry partnerships, so our students earning a BS in mechanical engineering have easy access to well-paid internships and co-ops where they can apply the skills they learn in the classroom and earn extra money to supplement their education.
2024 median pay was $102,320/year