Mechanical Engineering

University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB)

  • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems. Find Colleges Offering Mechanical Engineering Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
      Salary and Wages

      Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA

      • Total Employment: 350
      • Average Annual Salary: $144,640
      • Average Hourly Rate: $69.54
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 187,089
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 200,669
      • Percent Job Growth: 7.26%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Number Facility
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
      Salary and Wages

      Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA

      • Total Employment: 330
      • Average Annual Salary: $87,290
      • Average Hourly Rate: $41.97
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 225,797
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 235,169
      • Percent Job Growth: 4.15%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects, such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of both teaching and research.
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Originality
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Mechanical Engineering
     TotalBachelorMasterDoctor
    Overall
    All Students124108511
     
    By Gender
    Male1069448
    Female181413
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien14617
    American Indian22--
    Black----
    Asian1919--
    Hispanic1212--
    White676043
    Unknown109-1
     
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