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.
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Flexible Specialization
Choose an emphasis in general mechanical engineering, vehicle design and testing or metal casting for your Mechanical Engineering degree.
Club Connections
Connect with engineering peers in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma Mechanical Engineering Honor Society and more.
Faculty Mentorship
Enhance your engineering skills through personalized guidance and insights from top-notch faculty.
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.
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