Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Our students become collaborative problem-solvers who apply their engineering education to real-world problems through hands-on learning, top-tier research opportunities and professional development.

Mechanical engineering is a broad discipline within engineering, and students can apply the skills and knowledge they gain to a variety of industries. From medicine to environmental science to robotics, mechanical engineering touches many areas and products in our daily lives. Students of mechanical engineering gain expertise in design, manufacturing, mechanics and thermal sciences.

  • Learn how to solve complex engineering problems that address major societal challenges
  • Gain experience through team-based and hands-on projects and labs
  • Research alongside award-winning faculty whose discoveries are improving the environment, security and human health

Top 20 public U.S. university for engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Be prepared for your career with our Design Your Career professional development program and well-regarded capstone design program, including over 30 sponsored projects annually

#15 public U.S. university for undergraduate mechanical engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Be successful.

Be prepared to meet the needs of society by applying your knowledge and expertise of mechanical engineering to a variety of fields.

 
$84,700

Median salary of CU Boulder mechanical engineering students 1–5 years after graduation.

 

Be supported in your career aspirations through professional development training, programs and events. Work in aerospace, biomedical, design, consulting, manufacturing, energy and sustainability, transportation, and more.

 

Our graduates are employed by large and small companies, including Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin and Medtronic. Many of our graduates also become entrepreneurs and form their own companies.

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, students must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours. Mechanical engineering students also have the opportunity to select an engineering option. Each option provides students with interest-specific technical electives that enable them to customize their degree. 

  • Biomedical option
  • Environmental option 

And an additional degree opportunity for undergraduate mechanical engineering students: 

  • Bachelor’s-accelerated master’s: A combined bachelor's (BS) and master's (MS) degree is offered for highly motivated undergraduate students. The BAM program allows students to take advanced courses at an accelerated pace, engage in an independent research project and obtain both degrees in five years.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers, faculty and alumni, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.