96%
of graduate students are working or continuing their education after earning their degree.
—2022-23 career outcomes report
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$80K - $90K
median starting salary for recent master's and Ph.D. College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates working full time
—2022-23 career outcomes report
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92%
of graduate students working full time after graduation have a job related to their degree
—2022-23 career outcomes report
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Is the master's degree in mechanical engineering right for me?
If you are an experienced mechanical engineer with a B.S. from an accredited institution seeking higher levels of responsibility and a desire to advance your knowledge in this rapidly expanding field, then an M.S.E. in mechanical engineering from WMU may be right for you. You can also choose from a thesis or non-thesis option, allowing you to customize your learning to meet your goals.
- Thesis option: A minimum of 30 semester hours of credit; a minimum of six hours must be mathematics oriented; Satisfactory completion of six (6) hours in ME 7000 - Master’s Thesis.
- Non-thesis option: A minimum of 36 semester hours of credit; a minimum of six hours must be mathematics oriented; Up to six credit hours in ME 6970 - Problems in Mechanical Engineering.
Speak with an advisor
If you have questions about our programs or the application process please contact Dr. William Liou, chair of the department.
- Dr. Murali Ghantasala, advisor of mechanical engineering graduate programs | Email Murali Ghantasala
How can I fund my M.S.E.?
We strive to make earning your master’s in accountancy comfortably affordable. At Western, you can fund your graduate degree through federal aid, loans, scholarships, grants, research assistantships and more.
Resources for Graduate Students
What I find most exciting about WMU's research is that we are contributing to solving a major world issue (clean and sustainable energy) and involving WMU in research that is being conducted all over the globe. explains Shirzadi.
—Hassan Shirzadi Jahromi, Ph.D. student and 2022 All-University Teaching Effectiveness Award
Fast track your learning with an accelerated degree
Are you a WMU undergraduate student considering a master's degree? You can access more learning and save time in our accelerated master’s program. Weave graduate courses (up to 12 credits) into your undergraduate degree in computer science from WMU, and earn your B.S. and M.S. in computer science in 140 credit hours.