Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Engage in Purdue University’s world-class mechanical engineering education that pushes the boundaries as our faculty and leaders in their respective fields, will guide you through transformative projects. Choose from specializations like fluid mechanics or nanotechnology within the 30-credit-hour curriculum and gain expertise that goes beyond conventional limits.
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Overview
Turn your ideas into innovations that can reshape industries.
- The 30-credit hour master’s degree is taught by the same professionals who teach the on-campus graduate program and courses. This program offers you the prestige, affordability, and flexibility you desire in a Master’s degree, without compromising on quality.
- Our world-class faculty will nurture your innovative thinking, helping you tackle practical, complex problems in the engineering world. Throughout your journey, you’ll receive dedicated guidance from a faculty advisor and a team of professionals, ensuring your degree aligns with your career goals.
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Program Specifics
Learn more about the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program
Embark on an unparalleled journey with Purdue’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. At the forefront of innovation, our program offers a unique blend of unwavering faculty support and industry collaboration. Specialize in fluid mechanics, nanotechnology, simulations, or system design. Master the skills that transcend disciplines.
Base Requirements
The Online MSME consists of 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses (50000-level and above) and includes 1-, 2-, and 3-credit hour courses. All courses must be technical and quantitative in content.
Mechanical Engineering courses: a minimum of 15 credit hours must be ME courses.
Link to ME courses
Graduate Math courses: 6 credit hours must be graduate-level math courses; 3 credits being directly from the Math department, and the other 3 can be from the approved applied math course list
Link to approved Math courses
Technical Electives: up to 9 credit hours of graduate-level courses in engineering, math, or science. These could be mechanical engineering, or you could pursue classes in civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, aeronautics & astronautics, or other technical subjects, as long as they are technical and quantitative in content.
Link to approved Technical Electives
Not allowable: you can take these grad-level classes for your own personal enrichment, but they will not count towards your degree requirements.
*You will create a plan of study (POS) during the 3rd-6th week of your first semester that lists the courses you plan to take and when you plan to take them. This is your initial plan and can be updated as things change, as long as changes keep you in degree compliance.
Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Mechanical Engineers
- Engineering Managers
- Project Engineers
- Principal Engineers
- Mechanical Design Engineers
Top Industries
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Engineering Services
- Aircraft Manufacturing
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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