Mechanical Engineering, BSME
Areas of specialty in mechanical engineering include:
- Energy conversion and combustion processes
- Mitigating environmental impacts
- Improving product function
- Developing smarter control systems
- Developing new materials
Your Degree Plan
Internal Combustion Engines
MAE 425
IC engine operating characteristics; engine cycles; thermochemistry and fuels; air and fuel induction; fluid motion within combustion chamber; combustion; exhaust flow; emissions and air pollution; heat transfer in engines; friction and lubrication; advanced engine concepts.
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
MAE 427
Air and humidity relations; comfort and indoor air quality; building heat transfer; design heating and cooling loads; air distribution; refrigeration; systems and equipment; system energy analysis; control systems.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design 1
MAE 271S
Hands-on applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Introductory concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design 2
MAE 371S
Continued applications of concepts learned in other courses to meet specified performance or competition criteria of capstone design courses. Intermediate concepts of an integrated sophomore-junior-senior design team.
Dynamics and Controls
Energy Systems
Materials Science
Robotics
Accelerated BSME/MSME in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering offers the option to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.
Aerospace/Mechanical Dual Degree
Simultaneously pursue BS degrees in both aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering by completing additional courses.
Honors
Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.
The WVU Difference
What sets this program apart?
- Paid hourly research or educational credit through MAE 497.
- Eligibility for the Global Competency Certificate.
- Direct admission into PhD program.
- 5-year BS-MS degree option available.
- Academic credit for internships and co-ops.
- BSME/BSAE dual degree program.
- Opportunities to participate in national and international student design competitions.
- Hands-on team design projects at sophomore, junior, and senior levels.
- Diverse capstone design project options, including projects with industry and competition teams like Baja SAE® and EcoCAR.
- The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- WVU Board of Governors Program of Excellence.
- Unique laboratories and equipment for combustion studies in internal combustion engines and for characterizing exhaust emissions from light and heavy duty vehicles.
Learn by Doing
Get involved outside the classroom.
Research
If you’re interested in conducting research, you can do paid work in research laboratories and/or earn academic credit through the course MAE 497: Research. You may also pursue undergraduate research with the NASA Space Grant Consortium.
Specific research opportunities are available in the areas of materials science, internal combustion engines, energy systems, autonomous robotics, computational modeling, and simulations.
Academics
Tailor your plan of study by specializing in areas such as material science, internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, bioengineering, acoustics, HVAC, and fuel cell technologies.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- University Rover Challenge
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Materials Advantage and Materials Research Society
- WVU Experimental Rocketry Club
View all of the student organizations you can join.
Before graduating, all undergraduates in this major complete an academic project (or “capstone”) to demonstrate their research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Mechanical Engineering senior capstone experiences include:
- Projects with Industry
- EcoCAR: An Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition
- Baja SAE® Series
- Formula SAE® Series
- Design, Build, Fly
- Microgravity Research Team
- Robotics - University Rover Challenge, Industrial Robotics, F1Tenth Autonomous Car, Robocup, etc.
- Flight Vehicle Design
Learn about Mechanical Engineering capstone project opportunities.
Careers and Outcomes
How does this degree prepare students for a career?
Automotive Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $102,320
Possible Job Titles: Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Research Engineer.
Energy Engineers
Median Salary: $117,750
Possible Job Titles: Energy Efficiency Engineer, Industrial Energy Engineer, Energy Engineer, Test and Balance Engineer
Manufacturing Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $101,140
Possible Job Titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Improvement, Engineer
Mechatronics Engineers
Median Salary: $117,750
Possible Job Titles: Automation Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Process Controls Engineer, Project Engineer
Sales Engineers
Has a Bright Outlook
Median Salary: $121,520
Possible Job Titles: Business Development Engineer, Product Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Marketing Engineer
Potential careers
- Automotive industry
- Natural resource extraction
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Military-related industries
Where our graduates work
- GE Aviation
- Toyota
- Volvo
- General Motors
- Oshkosh/JLG
- Schaeffler
Graduate schools
Graduates have been admitted to graduate and professional programs such as:
- Business
- Medical school
- Law school
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Mechanical Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.
Engineering Requirements
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
- ACT Math: 22
- SAT Math: 540
Engineering Requirements for Test-Optional Students
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 3.0
Requirements for Engineering Technology
You must meet the following requirements:
- High School GPA: 2.5
Tuition and Aid
How much does Mechanical Engineering at WVU cost? And how can you save?
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.
Ways to Save
Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.
Financial Aid
The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Mechanical Engineering, BSME is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
Ohio Tuition Reciprocity
As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Mechanical Engineering can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.
Start at Another WVU Campus
You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.
Transfer Articulation Agreements
To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.
Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.
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