Past Mechanical Engineering Class Projects:

Trimuter Three-Wheel Car

Medieval Trebuchet

Blimp Camera

Mechanical Engineering Technicians are involved with a variety of projects: preparing design specifications; production analysis; the installation, maintenance, and operation of machines, tools, products; and manufacturing processes.

Where You Could Go

Manufacturing plants, engineering firms, government agencies, mining, and materials production all hire MET graduates.

NC State has over 40 agreements with four-year colleges and universities, to provide a smooth transition for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Through university partnerships, some four-year courses are also offered on the NC State campus or online.

What You Could Earn

The average starting salary for mechanical engineers in the Mansfield area is approximately $34,000.

Job Demand

Graduates of these programs have had no trouble finding excellent employment opportunities in our area. The programs are not narrowly focused; this offers greater flexibility in meeting the changing career opportunities in today’s job market.

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