Engineering Mechanics Major

Description: A program with a general focus on the application of the mathematical and scientific principles of classical mechanics to the analysis and evaluation of the behavior of structures, forces and materials in engineering problems. Includes instruction in statics, kinetics, dynamics, kinematics, celestial mechanics, stress and failure, and electromagnetism. Is Engineering Mechanics the right major for you?
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Engineering Mechanics Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$125,900

Median Hourly Wage

$60.53*

Total Employed Nationally

174,720


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.