Mechanical Engineering

Designing Your Engineering Potential

In Georgia Southern’s Mechanical Engineering department, theory and practice come together. The program offers a solid foundation with options to specialize in areas like Vehicle Design, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Materials Development and Metal Casting. Focused on career readiness, professional growth, and ongoing learning, it provides practical experiences from the start. This approach prepares you for the challenges of engineering, giving you the necessary technical, professional and interpersonal skills to grow in a constantly evolving field.

Explore Engineering Excellence

Dive into Georgia Southern’s Mechanical Engineering program, where hands-on learning starts from day one. This ABET-accredited program combines faculty-led instruction with practical laboratory experiences, equipping you for a successful career in a field boasting high demand and competitive salaries. You can begin your educational experience at either the Statesboro or Armstrong Campus, with the full program available in Statesboro.

Degrees & Programs

Elevate Your Future

$78,459 Average Salary

Elevate your career with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Southern, where you can become a Mechanical, Systems, Project, Sales or Process Engineer, and more. With average annual starting salaries in Georgia of $78,459, mechanical engineers thrive in roles like Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Sales Engineer and Project Manager. Georgia Southern alumni are shaping the future at leading organizations like Gulfstream Aerospace, Briggs & Stratton, Georgia Power, Lockheed Martin, JTEKT/Koyo Bearings, Nordson, Tesla, and Boeing.