Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Design and build mechanical devices that confront challenges facing society.

Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields and a highly flexible major. Mechanical engineers are responsible for the creative design, development, research, and testing of mechanical devices and systems — from small tools to large engines and machines. The Mechanical Engineering program at UIndy provides a challenging yet rewarding experience for undergraduate students to develop as engineers and citizens.

Advantages

  • Curriculum integrated with hands-on lab experiences to emphasize connections between fundamental engineering analysis and practical engineering design
  • Pairs with the project-based DesignSpine curriculum that hones professional skills
  • Offers real-world engineering experiences through client-driven projects and national competitions
  • Prepares graduates for a variety of job opportunities upon graduation including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, defense, technology, construction and more
  • accredited by ABET
  • ranked as a national university by u.s. news and world report
  • engineering colleges of distinction for 2024-2025

See what our Mechanical Engineering program has to offer

Curriculum

The Mechanical Engineering curriculum provides a strong background in core engineering and science courses with an emphasis on:

  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Machine design
  • Controls
  • Mechatronics
  • Manufacturing

Hands-on learning opportunities are provided by a deliberate integration of lab experiences with most courses. Our dedicated teaching labs include:

  • Thermal Systems Lab
  • Fluid Mechanics Lab
  • Statics and Solid Mechanics Lab
  • Materials Testing Lab
  • Composites Lab
  • Heat Treatment Lab
  • Computation and Design Lab

Learn to use state-of-the-art engineering facilities, then apply what you've learned to DesignSpine projects with real corporate clients, and make connections that often lead to internship and job opportunities.

There are also plenty of opportunities outside of the curriculum for students to explore their passions. Our maker space and shops are open to all students. We also have a Robotics Club, a Racing Club, and active student chapters of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Mechanical Engineering major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Mechanical Engineering guide lists all of the classes you will need to take in order to fulfill the major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what classes you'll take at UIndy.

Core Mechanical Engineering Faculty

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Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

See Mechanical Engineering Accreditation Information

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mechanical engineering jobs are growing at a 5% per decade rate and is one of the largest fields in engineering, employing nearly 280,000. The average salary is $71,580 in Indiana and $83,060 nationally.

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Payton Staman
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2020

UIndy engineering has a very different approach to exposing students to engineering than most schools. It’s a more realistic, problem-solving approach compared to the theoretical approach other schools offer. That was very strongly connected to the work I had as an intern.