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Engineering and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science: 133 Credits
Program at a Glance
Degree and credential levels offered :
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employer partners :
JetBlue Airways | L3Harris Technologies | Lockheed Martin | Pratt & Whitney | Con Edison | Raytheon
Sample careers graduates pursue :
Applications engineer | Quality assurance engineer | Electrical controls engineer | Mechanical design engineer | Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems engineer | Control systems engineer | Structural engineer | Mechanical engineer
Location and facilities :
Vaughn campus at 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, New York 11369, adjacent to LaGuardia Airport. Software: SolidWorks | CATIA | PATRAN | NASTRAN | MATLAB | Finite Element Analysis tools | DC/AC circuits Labs: Mechanical Testing Lab | Thermo-Fluid Lab | CNC Manufacturing Lab | Mechanical Engineering Lab | 3D Printing Lab | Robotics Lab
Accreditations and authorizations :
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs
Mechanical Engineering is a Futureproof Field
Vaughn’s mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree program provides students with a strong foundation in engineering analysis and design. In addition, students will have the hands-on opportunity to learn analytical, computational and experimental methods of mechanical engineering, which are in high demand in the industry today.
The mechanical engineering program introduces students to the reliability and safety analysis of mechanical engineering. The strong focus on the design process in the curriculum is to train well-qualified graduates who will be ready for positions in a variety of engineering industries. The mechanical engineering curriculum includes training in mechanical computer-aided engineering (such as computer-aided 3D interactive application), Patran Nastran, engineering analysis utilizing MATLAB and finite element analysis.
Student learning outcomes, objectives of this degree program and graduation and employment data are available here.
8th Best Regional College in New York State
95%
OF VAUGHN GRADUATES
71% in their field—are employed or continue their education within one year*
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives for this degree are developed to prepare students for post-graduation activities. These program objectives are intended to produce versatile engineering graduates who:
Excel in Mechanical Engineering Careers
Obtain positions requiring design, development, analysis, and implementation of mechanical systems and processes
Pursue Advanced Education
Are academically prepared for a graduate program, professional and/or continued education
Lead Responsibly
Conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement
Learning Outcomes/Enrollment and Graduation Data
Curriculum
What You'll Study
The mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree program provides students with a strong foundation in engineering mechanics, mathematics, computer-aided design and the base fundamentals that have created and evolved engineering as a whole. Graduates will have the knowledge and tools to design and evaluate various situations and take analytical and experimental methods to evaluate different solutions.
Our courses are constantly evolving to adapt to the ever-changing industry, setting up students for successful engineering careers. Courses cover a wide range of topics which include rectilinear, curvilinear and dynamic motion. In addition, students learn about the kinetics of rigid bodies, plane motion of rigid bodies, mechanical vibration and linear motion, and the conservation of energy impact and momentum. Our courses in the fundamentals of thermodynamics includes system concepts, the state of equilibrium and processes’ properties. Our courses in the laws of thermodynamics―including the zeroth, first and second laws―set students apart when they are ready to apply for jobs.
Sample Classes
- Elements of Machine Design
- Engineering Mechanics
- Finite Element Analysis
- Introduction to Robotics
- Mechanical Vibration
- Thermodynamics
- Capstone Degree Project
How Much Can I Make?
Where Vaughn Students Land Internships and Careers
From day one, Vaughn students gain hands-on experience through internships and graduate ready to launch careers with top employers.
AAR Corp
Alken Industries
Atlas Air, Inc.
BH Aircraft
Butler Aerospace & Defense
CPI Aerostructures
Cyient
Fastner Dimensions
L3Harris Technologies (formerly Harris Corporation)
JetBlue Airways
Kingston Lock
Kwangjin America
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Lyngsoe Systems
Magellan Aerospace
Mantrac Egypt
MYT Works
Pall Corporation
PANYNJ
Pratt & Whitney
RCM Technologies
Safeway Fire and Protection
Triple H Company
AAR Corp
Alken Industries
Atlas Air, Inc.
BH Aircraft
Butler Aerospace & Defense
CPI Aerostructures
Cyient
Fastner Dimensions
L3Harris Technologies (formerly Harris Corporation)
JetBlue Airways
Kingston Lock
Kwangjin America
Leonardo
Lockheed Martin
Lyngsoe Systems
Magellan Aerospace
Mantrac Egypt
MYT Works
Pall Corporation
PANYNJ
Pratt & Whitney
RCM Technologies
Safeway Fire and Protection
Triple H Company
