Reading Area Community College Mechanical Engineering

  • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. Find colleges offering mechanical engineering degree.
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      Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Read more about mechanical engineering technicians in our career profile section.
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      Reading, PA

      • Total Employment: 80
      • Average Annual Salary: $47,350
      • Average Hourly Rate: $22.76
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 46,100
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 45,500
      • Percent Job Growth: -0.7%
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Mechanical Engineering
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    All Students1
     
    By Gender
    Male1
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    By Race
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