Academic Programs
What You'll Be Doing
Gannon University believes mechanical feats can better the way we live, work and think. If you are interested in researching, designing and developing new mechanical systems, Gannon can help connect you with the second largest, broadest and one of the oldest engineering disciplines – mechanical engineering. Students in the mechanical engineering program need to be creative and inquisitive, yet analytical and detail-oriented.
Competition and technology are forcing companies to improve and update product design and optimize their manufacturing processes. Employers rely on engineers to increase productivity and find solutions to various problems so they can remain competitive in the global market. Because of this demand, the job market is exceptionally good for engineers in general and particularly for mechanical engineers. The average starting salary of a mechanical engineer is $50,000.
College Connections
The School of Engineering and Computer Science in cooperation with The Dahlkemper School of Business Administration offer a special program leading qualified undergraduates to a bachelor of science in engineering degree and a master of business administration degree. This program is completed in five years of full-time study (including three summers).
The Gannon Advantage
- Students at Gannon enjoy internships, co-ops and study abroad opportunities. In addition everyone completes our "Liberal Studies Core" -- 39 credits that will help prepare you for life.
- Gannon's Career Development Services Office reports that 97% of Gannon's recent graduates are employed or are enrolled in graduate studies.
- On our urban campus, students can enjoy all the conveniences of city living while feeling at home in Gannon's caring community.
- An overall 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive the genuine commitment and personal attention they are seeking.
- Gannon's Career Service Center helps students search for graduate school or job opportunities, develop interviewing skills and design a professional resume.
- Over 70 clubs and organizations as well as 18 NCAA Division II athletics provide students the chance to be involved.
• Gannon’s mechanical engineering graduates enjoy 100 percent job placement and 100 percent graduate school acceptance.
• Gannon offers the only master’s degree in mechanical engineering in the region.
• Gannon mechanical engineering students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through student organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE).
• Gannon’s engineering graduates are offered up to five times as many jobs as the average college graduate.
• Seniors in Gannon’s mechanical engineering program have the opportunity to specialize in energy; fluid and thermal systems; or mechanics, structures and machine design. Students work with their advisors to develop an individual course of study.
• Gannon’s programs have been fully accredited by ABET, Inc. for over 40 years.
• A five-year cooperative professional practice program is also available. The student must meet the same course requirements of a four year student. Additionally, a total of four work sessions in industry are included.
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