Mechanical Engineering B.S.

Don’t Just Define Your Future. Define the Future.

Mechanical engineers are in high demand – especially in the Houston area. New mechanical engineers earn an average starting salary of $65,557 (National Association of Colleges and Employers 2017). In Texas, the mean annual salary for a mechanical engineer is about 22 percent higher than the rest of the nation (U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics). A degree in mechanical engineering from UH-Clear Lake can propel you to a career in aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare technology, oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, defense, cybersecurity, robotics, Internet of Things and elsewhere. As new technologies, new industries and new opportunities emerge, they’ll most likely need mechanical engineers.

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Get Your Degree in a 21st Century STEM Facility

Earn your degree in our new, cutting-edge facility with 15 teaching labs for mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, geology, industrial hygiene and environmental safety. Gain hands-on experience with 12 specialty rooms designed for mechanical-engineering projects, computer-aided drafting, 3-D printing and more. The mechanical engineering program is approved from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (August 2018).

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Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.

Application

New Incoming Undergraduate Students: Apply online through Apply Texas for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Freshman, Transfer, and International Admissions application deadlines.

Application Process (Major Changes) for Current UHCL Students:  Current UHCL students who wish to be considered for admission into the Mechanical Engineering, BS program must meet the same secondary admission criteria as transfer students. Upon meeting with an academic advisor, current students will submit an Academic Record Change Form (PDF) to the Office of Academic Advising in the College of Science and Engineering to apply for a Major Change.

Mechanical Engineering, BS Auto-Admission Criteria

Freshman Requirements

All new incoming first-year undergraduate students with 0-29 college credit hours or students entering college for the first time after high school graduation.

For admission into the Mechanical Engineering program applicants must meet the following minimum criteria.

Recommended preparation courses for Mechanical Engineering include completion of the following either in high school or through dual credit:

• Precalculus (MATH 2412) and/or Calculus (MATH 2413)

Transfer Students and Major Changes for Current Students

All new incoming transfer undergraduate students that have completed 30 or more college hours after high school graduation.

To be considered for admission into the Mechanical Engineering, BS program, students must meet the GPA requirements shown in the table below and must have credit for (can include AP credit).

Prerequisites: All courses must be completed with the required "C" or better to earn admission into the program

• MATH 2413 - Calculus I
• MATH 2414 - Calculus II
• CHEM 1311 and 1111 - General Chemistry with Lab
• PHYS 2425 - University Physics I with Lab

*In the calculation of each GPA, the most recent attempt taken at any institution is used - even if a higher grade was earned in a prior attempt.

**CHEM 1311/1111, PHYS 2425, PHYS 2426

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• How to Apply as a Freshman Student
• How to Apply as a Transfer Student
• How to Apply as an International Student

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Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.Transfer Guide (PDF)

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Cost Information

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