Mechanical Engineering Technology

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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

A society is only as strong as what it makes.  If you like to make the future by working with your hands, but also want to apply your math and communication skills to a challenging and rewarding career field, Mechanical Engineering Technology may be the choice for you.

Median Mechanical Engineering Technician salary in Indiana

$30.87/hour

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Wage data taken from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2019 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Indiana. (2020).

About the Program

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (METC) Program at Ivy Tech Community College is a great opportunity for those who enjoy hands-on experiences.  Curriculum in this program allows students to learn about materials, testing, and design. They will also learn skills such as synthesizing, improving and implementing mechanical designs. Students will gain a necessary understanding in order to support engineering processes such as collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and troubleshooting mechanical systems.

Our Graduates

Graduates of our Associate of Science (AS) degree can seamlessly transfer to a four-year institution through our “Transfer as a Junior” program, entering at a junior status. To learn more about our Transfer as a Junior programs, and how they can save you money, visit our TSAP page. Please keep in mind, you will also need to be admitted to the four-year institution you intend to transfer to, admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in a Transfer as a Junior program.

Transfer Partners

Our program prepares students to transfer to a four year engineering technology program at universities such as Purdue or IUPUI. At these universities students will be able to enhance their technology, science, and math skills to work with engineers and other technicians. Areas of work entry include design, manufacturing, transportation, computer and electronics. If you would like to learn more about our transfer partnerships, talk to your transfer advocate!

Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes

Completion Guides

Completion guides provide the recommended path to graduation, broken out by 8-week term. Courses are also numbered to show an overall number for students taking fewer classes at a time. Please consult with your advisor to determine which classes are the best option for you to take.

Accreditation

The Indianapolis, Columbus, and Fort Wayne programs are accredited by the ETAC (Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission) of ABET (https://www.abet.org/).

Columbus

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Indianapolis

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Data originated in BANNER and reflects student activity as of “Census Day” (10-Day Count)

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