Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Degrees

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As Mechanical Engineers we design and manufacture components and systems, as well as work on interdisciplinary teams.  The Mechanical Engineering program at NMT therefore focuses heavily on integrating the skills we learn in a 6-semester series of design courses.  Students take courses in the full range of mechanical topics including mechatronics(robotics), solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and designMechanical Engineering graduates from NMT are well equipped to work on and lead interdisciplinary design and production teams. 

NMT ME Introductory Video

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Current BSME Job Market

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Minors

New Mexico Tech awards minors for your secondary field of study. While the number of credits required for a minor vary from department to department, a minimum of 18 credit hours is required. Students cannot earn a minor with either the Associate of General Studies or Bachelor of General Studies. You must declare a minor and be assigned a minor advisor prior to completing the coursework for the minor.  Formal details for these minors are available in the Mechanical Engineering section of the current NMT Catalog.  The summaries below are for reference, and all students should reference the current catalog for specifics. 
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Best Accredited Colleges has released their list of the schools with the best value Mechanical Engineering programs. In this list, the MENG department at New Mexico Tech has been ranked #2 best value Bachelor's program in the nation.

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