Career and Academic Opportunities

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a natural follower of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. 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.

Salary and Career Information

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Admission Requirements

Double Owl Admission Requirements 
  • GPA: 3.2 
  • 60 hours completed toward Bachelor’s degree
  • 12 hours completed in residence at KSU

Double Counted Courses Include

  • ME 6210 to count for MET General Concentration Course 1
  • Any ME 6000 level course to count for MET General Concentration Course 2
  • ENGR 6120 - OR - SYE 6010 to count for MET General Concentration Course 3
Graduate Admission Requirements

Suggested Timeline

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

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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Department / College
Mechanical Engineering / Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Q Building, Room Q139

Advising Contact
Nautica Carlers, Academic Advisor
ncarlers@kennesaw.edu
470-578-5137

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