Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

What will you do with a mechanical engineering degree?

In the mechanical engineering program, you’ll learn how fundamental engineering principles translate into real-world solutions. Coursework combines theory, design, and manufacturing to help you understand how mechanical systems are conceived, built, and optimized.

You’ll study topics such as:

• Mechanics of materials, statics, and dynamics
• Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
• Machine design and manufacturing processes

My education included quality facilities and labs, smaller classes, department project opportunities at the undergraduate level, collaboration with local industry, and access to professors with real-world industry experience. My education has been more than a piece of paper—it has been preparation for my career.

Sarah Morgan, B.S. Mechanical Engineering ’13
Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer, The Boeing Company

Life as a mechanical engineering student at WSU Vancouver

As a mechanical engineering student at WSU Vancouver, you’ll be part of a collaborative community where learning extends beyond the classroom. You’ll connect with peers and dedicated faculty through undergraduate research, hands-on lab work, field trips, and extracurricular engineering clubs—all supported by access to advanced facilities and faculty who are invested in your growth as an engineer.

Careers with a mechanical engineering degree

Mechanical engineers work with motion, energy, and forces—and engineers are needed across nearly every industry. Graduates of WSU Vancouver’s mechanical engineering program pursue careers as:

• Design and manufacturing engineers
• Aerospace and automotive engineers
• Systems, testing, and research engineers
• Renewable energy engineers

What sets WSU Vancouver graduates apart is their applied experience: hands-on labs, industry-sponsored capstone projects, undergraduate research, and strong connections to regional PNW employers.