Mechanical Engineering
The broadest engineering major — thermodynamics, fluids, mechanics, materials, and design. Strong job market across industries.
Core courses
- • Statics
- • Dynamics
- • Thermodynamics
- • Fluid Mechanics
- • Materials Science
- • Heat Transfer
- • Machine Design
- • Controls
Career paths
- • Design Engineer
- • Manufacturing
- • Aerospace
- • Automotive
- • HVAC/Energy
- • Robotics
- • Consulting
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Heavy problem-set load, especially in thermodynamics and dynamics. Senior design projects test integration across the curriculum. Expect 15-20 hours/week on coursework outside class.
How Fennie helps
Fennie's statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics guides cover the weeder courses with Daily Plans for each.
FAQ
Is ME a good major?
Yes — broad job market, strong starting salaries ($75-85k typical), and most flexible engineering degree.
ME vs aerospace?
ME is broader; aerospace narrower with specialized roles. ME grads can work aerospace; aerospace grads have fewer non-aero options.
Hardest ME course?
Heat transfer or fluid mechanics for most students. Senior design year is intensity-heavy across all topics.
Get through your Mechanical Engineering coursework with Fennie
Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.
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