Mechanical Engineering, B.S.

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025

Program Description

Mechanical engineers are sought-after in a wide range of industries. Our bachelor's degree program will give you a strong foundation in science and engineering, leading to career flexibility. You'll explore concepts such as solid and fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, dynamics and controls, thermodynamics, energy conversion, and manufacturing. With many opportunities to build your skills in our laboratories, you'll be well-prepared for the workplace. We also offer mechanical engineering courses at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.

Established in 1980

CIP: 14-1901 Mechanical Engineering.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

NIU - RVCC
3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 753-5891
DeKalb Main Campus
Normal Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-5891

Associated Job Families and 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$56,251.00
Books$6,000.00
Fees$8,530.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,000.00
Total Cost$72,781.00

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: 6/26/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025

Program Description

Mechanical engineers are sought-after in a wide range of industries. Our bachelor's degree program will give you a strong foundation in science and engineering, leading to career flexibility. You'll explore concepts such as solid and fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, dynamics and controls, thermodynamics, energy conversion, and manufacturing. With many opportunities to build your skills in our laboratories, you'll be well-prepared for the workplace. We also offer mechanical engineering courses at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois.

Established in 1980

CIP: 14-1901 Mechanical Engineering.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

NIU - RVCC
3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 753-5891
DeKalb Main Campus
Normal Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-5891

Associated Job Families and 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$56,251.00
Books$6,000.00
Fees$8,530.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$2,000.00
Total Cost$72,781.00

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