Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
With NIUs Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, you'll benefit from: 1) Extraordinary access to dedicated, passionate faculty whose expertise spans wide-ranging fields including clean energy and sustainability, robotics and control, and materials and manufacturing; 2) An array of internship opportunities with regional industries whose leaders have nurtured strong relationships with us over the years; 3) The opportunity to participate and grow in leadership roles in about 20 student organizations mentored by faculty advisors; 4) Research experience with the latest technologies, through grants that our faculty obtain from the likes of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. We also offer our Mechanical Engineering program at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.
Established in 1980
CIP: 14-1901 Mechanical Engineering.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 2048.00 Hours / 128.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $59,163.00 |
| Books | $6,300.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $76,420.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information about applying to NIU, visit https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. For more information about this program, contact the Dept. of Mechnical Engineering at 815-753-9979.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
With NIUs Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, you'll benefit from: 1) Extraordinary access to dedicated, passionate faculty whose expertise spans wide-ranging fields including clean energy and sustainability, robotics and control, and materials and manufacturing; 2) An array of internship opportunities with regional industries whose leaders have nurtured strong relationships with us over the years; 3) The opportunity to participate and grow in leadership roles in about 20 student organizations mentored by faculty advisors; 4) Research experience with the latest technologies, through grants that our faculty obtain from the likes of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. We also offer our Mechanical Engineering program at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.
Established in 1980
CIP: 14-1901 Mechanical Engineering.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
160 Weeks ( 2048.00 Hours / 128.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $59,163.00 |
| Books | $6,300.00 |
| Fees | $8,957.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $76,420.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information about applying to NIU, visit https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. For more information about this program, contact the Dept. of Mechnical Engineering at 815-753-9979.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes