(University at Buffalo) Mechanical Engineering Degree, Program Information at Suny at Buffalo

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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Engineering Managers
Job Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Salary and Wages
Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY
- Total Employment: 470
- Average Annual Salary: $103,250
- Average Hourly Rate: $49.64
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
Cost Estimators
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
Mechanical Engineers
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
Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY
- Total Employment: 790
- Average Annual Salary: $66,230
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.84
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
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
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

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Mechanical Engineering

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Overall
All Students	202	138	54	10

By Gender
Male	186	128	49	9
Female	16	10	5	1

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	47	7	33	7
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	6	6	-	-
Asian	6	5	1	-
Hispanic	-	-	-	-
White	125	102	20	3
Unknown	18	18	-	-