College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae


About This Program

Take your engineering career to the next level with Kent State's Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. With a focus on both theory and practice, this program prepares you for a wide range of mechanical engineering technology roles in industries such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and more. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

  • 3.1% about as fast as the average
  • 43,500 number of jobs
  • $58,230 potential earnings

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 91,600 number of jobs
  • $64,190 potential earnings

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

  • 3.0% about as fast as the average
  • 14,600 number of jobs
  • $59,800 potential earnings

Mechanical engineers

  • 3.9% about as fast as the average
  • 316,300 number of jobs
  • $90,160 potential earnings

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.