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Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree

Where engineers focus on innovation, technologists focus on application. Mechanical engineering technologists play an important role in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries. They ensure products function and processes are optimized.

In The University of Akron’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program, students learn engineering fundamentals that will allow them to operate machines, test products, and improve the manufacturing process.

Program Highlights

  • Co-op and internship programs provide paid, flexible, industry experience and is a great way to earn money while getting experience.
  • Learn the latest in engineering technology.
  • Experienced faculty who are professional engineers and expert practitioners in their areas of expertise.
  • Accreditation matters. The BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. The program has specific educational objectives and student outcomes that prepare graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.
  • Nationally recognized design teams to get you learning outside of the classroom. Make friends, travel, and build your resume.
  • Flexible program that offers day and evening course options to facilitate current work schedules of students.

Admission Requirements

All students who meet the minimum requirements for admittance into The University of Akron and intend to major in mechanical engineering technology are accepted into the College.

If you are coming directly from high school, your high school records determine which first semester classes are right for you.

Career Opportunities

A degree mechanical engineering technology prepares you to design, test, manufacture and service the mechanical components and systems found in all facets of industry.

Our graduates have taken jobs as engineering lab technicians, assistant design engineers, design drafters, and plant engineers. We have placed them at companies including Bridgestone, Diebold Nixdorf, Hendrickson, Honda, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Schaeffler, and Swagelok.

Earn more in your career with a UA degree.

Student spotlight

Gianna Buzzelli

Gianna Buzzelli

“My most memorable experiences at UA were being a student athlete, an active member of the Zips Racing design team, working as a co-op for various companies and serving as an undergraduate research assistant. These experiences gave me unique opportunities which helped develop me not only as an engineer, but as a person. I believe I would not have had the opportunity to delve into all these experiences if I had not attended UA.”

— Gianna Buzzelli
Senior Student
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Curriculum Guide & Courses

Accreditation

The BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. The program has specific educational objectives and student outcomes that prepare graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.