$64,700
Starting Salary, NJIT Average
$66,433
Mid-Career Salary, National Average
Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026.

What do Mechanical Engineering majors do?

Skill Set
Mechanical Engineers need to be creative, analytical and effective at solving problems. And because they often work with professionals from other disciplines, they must be able to work in a team-driven environment, effectively listen to others and accurately communicate their ideas. To be a successful Mechanical Engineer, you also should possess computer savvy, mechanical and time-management skills, and a sharp ability in mathematics, particularly in calculus and statistics.
Career Prospects

Where do Mechanical Engineering majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Mechanical Designer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
Top Employers
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Stryker Orthopaedics
  • Honeywell
  • Valcor Engineering
  • Schneider Electric
What our students are saying
  • Sarah  Garcon
    NJIT was a good engineering school and I knew it would teach me how to build prosthetics – plus, I was awarded the Dean’s Scholarship and financial aid. "
    Sarah Garcon
  • Mina  Morcos
    Getting an internship at an aerospace engineering corporation changed my future. After I graduate with my mechanical engineering degree, I'm going to be a pilot. "
    Mina Morcos
  • Edwin  Pimentel
    My mechanical engineering degree from NJIT has opened doors to an unimaginable number of opportunities."
    Edwin Pimentel

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