Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, integrate and test various mechanical and thermal devices, including sensors, tools, engines and machines.
Using engineering analysis and design tools, they solve problems, diagnose and fix equipment failures, develop and test prototypes, analyze results and adapt designs as necessary. Modern mechanical engineers play a key role in the ongoing digital transformation across industrial sectors and demonstrate versatility by covering tasks handled by other engineering disciplines.
Mechanical Engineering at a Glance
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Mountain View
- Richland3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Transfer
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Associate Degrees (for Transfer)
Can I Transfer?
Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four year college or university.
- If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Corriculum and Transfer Pathways.
- You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
- The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.
If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
Explore how machines, tools, and systems shape everyday life and unlock careers in one of the most versatile engineering fields. Start with hands-on learning and grow into roles in aerospace, robotics, energy, and more.
Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
$35/hr
Median Salary
51
Job Openings
+16%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Writing
- Operations Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Mathematics
- Systems Analysis
Mechanical Engineers
$50/hr
Median Salary
477
Job Openings
+20%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Mathematics
- Science
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Operations Analysis
- Active Learning
- Writing
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.