The University of Texas at Arlington Mechanical Engineering

  • 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. Read more about engineering managers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 3,250
      • Average Annual Salary: $135,940
      • Average Hourly Rate: $65.36

      Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,110
      • Average Annual Salary: $114,730
      • Average Hourly Rate: $55.16
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 184,000
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 195,400
      • Percent Job Growth: 11.30%
    • 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. Read more about cost estimators in our career profile section.
    • 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. Read more about mechanical engineers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 3,030
      • Average Annual Salary: $84,510
      • Average Hourly Rate: $40.63

      Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,610
      • Average Annual Salary: $78,510
      • Average Hourly Rate: $37.75
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 238,700
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 253,100
      • Percent Job Growth: 14.40%
    • 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. Read more about postsecondary engineering teachers in our career profile section.
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Mechanical Engineering
     TotalBachelorMaster
    Overall
    All Students1068218
     
    By Gender
    Male967714
    Female1054
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien19127
    American Indian---
    Black32-
    Asian1466
    Hispanic1515-
    White55475
    Unknown---
     
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