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.

Need Help Paying for Your Education?

We've got your back! We know college is a big investment. That's why we invest in you. Get financial help paying for your education when you apply for a mechanical engineering scholarship. This $1,500 award is renewable and is available for students who meet minimum requirements. The deadline to apply is June 1, so don't wait, apply now!

Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

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 pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (anticipated June 2018).

*Pending approval by SACSCOC


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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.

• Freshman Requirements
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• International Student Requirements

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UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

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