Mechanical Engineering is a broad discipline and encompasses expertise in many fields including, thermo-fluid engineering, material and manufacturing, robotics and autonomous systems, vibration engineering and control, renewable energy, etc. Our graduates gain knowledge/expertise in many fields including and not limited to machine design, systems design, energy resources, aerospace, oil/gas, biomedical, manufacturing and production, transportation and infrastructure, materials and structures, energy conversion, robotics and automation, to name a few. Lamar University Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median salary higher than any graduate in the state of Texas and are currently working for many reputable companies such as MOTIVA, ExxonMobil, BASF, Tesla, NASA, Samsung, …

In terms of programmes, students can choose from the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering (non-thesis), Master of Engineering Science (thesis), and Doctor of Engineering. If you are looking at the graduate programmes, note that you may request a concentration in design and control, robotics and automation, thermo-fluids systems design, and materials and manufacturing.