Mechanical Engineering BS / Mechanical Engineering MS

Career and Academic Opportunities

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a natural follower of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. This accelerated pathway will give students a unique preparation for advanced positions, such as project manager, engineering manager, senior engineer, etc. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, salaries for individuals holding a mechanical engineering master’s degree are 9 to 13 percent higher than the average salary for mechanical engineers with only a bachelor’s degree.

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

Double Owl Admission Requirements

KSU GPA of at least 3.20
60 hours completed towards a bachelor's degree
12 hours completed in residence at KSU

Double Counted Courses

ME 6230 to count for ME Technical Elective 1
ME 6250 to count for ME Technical Elective 2
ENGR 6120 to count for Math Elective

Pathway of Study

Pathway of Study effective Fall 2023

Pathway of Study prior to Fall 2023

Suggested Timeline

Apply to Double Owl early in Junior year. Apply to Graduate Program in Senior Year by posted graduate program deadline.

Accepted Double Owl students will need to apply to their Graduate Program by the posted deadline for the semester immediately following graduation with the Bachelors degree.

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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Department / College
Mechanical Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room Q140

Advising Contact
Catharine Groover, Academic Advisor
cgroove6@kennesaw.edu
470-578-3138

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Department / College
Mechanical Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room 127

Advising Contact
Dr. Valmiki Sooklal, Assistant Department Chair
vsooklal@kennesaw.edu
470-578-3864