Mechanical Engineering
Job Description: Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools. It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.
Starting Salary: $58,766
Average Salary: $74,900
Gender Breakdown: 55% Male / 45% Female
Job Outlook: Is expected to grow about 11 percent from 2008 to 2018
Top Three Schools: MIT, Stanford University, University of California—Berkeley
Professional Societies: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The International Society of Mechanical Engineers
