Mechanical Engineering (BS)

What is Mechanical Engineering? 

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most versatile of the engineering disciplines. Students in the BSME program have abundant career opportunities, even if they choose not to pursue advanced degrees. With our emphasis on human-centered design as well as the multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum and the university-wide initiative on sustainability, Wayne State's ME program prepares graduates for evolving industry needs. 

What can I do with a Mechanical Engineering Degree? 

A mechanical engineering degree provides a solid technical foundation for careers in fields as diverse as automotive, autonomous vehicles, control and automation of manufacturing processes, nanotechnology, alternative energy, advanced materials, medical devices, aerospace, and patent law. A successful mechanical engineer is a creative problem-solver with a solid background in science and strong communication and teamwork skills. According to the United States Department of Labor, the median annual wage for mechanical engineers was $90,160 in May 2020.

   OCC Associate Degree  
Associate in Science (AS) Pre-Engineering (AAS)
Associate in General Studies (AGS) Technological Sciences (AAS) see WSU advisor
Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits.  

Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements

Goal/Area of study Oakland Community College Course Credits WSU Equivalent
English Composition ENG 1510 Composition I - ENG 1510E and 1510S is also acceptable 3 ENG 1020
  ENG 2200 Professional Communication  4 ENG 3050
Mathematics MATH 1730 Calculus  4 MAT 2010
Social Science See MTA; approved Social Science 3 ECO 2020
  See MTA; approved Social Science 3 See advisor
Fine Arts/Humanities See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts 3 PHI 2320
  See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts 3 See advisor
Natural Science  CHM 1510 General Chemistry I  4 CHM 1070
  PHY 2400 Engineering Physics I 4 PHY 2175
Mechanical Engineering Pathway Courses MAT 1740 Calculus II  4 MAT 2020
  MAT 2740 Calculus III  4 MAT 2030
  MAT 2810 Differential Equations  4 MAT 2150
  EGR 1100 Intro to Engineering  3 BE 1200
  EGR 2010 Engineering Programming  4 BE 1500
  MSE 1000 Material Science Fundamentals  3 BE 1300
  PHY 2500 Engineering Physics II  4 PHY 2185
  EGR 2100 Statics  3 ME 2410
  EGR 2200 Mechanics of Materials  3 ME 2420
  EGR 2500 Dynamics  3 ME 3400
  Total Credits  66  
Transfer Credit Summary Credits
Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) 66
Associate degree requirements and additional electives *
-See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals.
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Total Transfer Credits 66

*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information. 

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Credit
BE 1310 Materials Science Lab 1
BE 2100 Basic Engineering III: Prob & Stats 3
ENG 3060 Technical Writing II: Presentation 3
ME 2500 Numerical Methods 2
ECE 3300 Intro to Electrical Circuits 4
ME 2200 Thermodynamics 3
ME 3300 Fluid Mechanics: Theory and Lab 4
ME 3450 Manufacturing Processes I 3
ME 4210 Heat Transfer: Theory and Lab 4
ME 4150 Design of Machine Elements 4
ME 4410 Vibrations: Theory and Lab 4
ME 4300 or 5330 4
ME 4420 Dynamic Modeling and Control 4
ME Tech Elective (ME 5XXX) 8
ME 4500 or 5500 4
PHI 1120 Professional Ethics 3
Total Credits 58
Wayne State credit summary Credit
Major 58

Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor)

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TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS 58 min.
TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS 124 min. 

Primary contacts

 Oakland Community College
 Counseling Office
 oaklandcc.edu/counseling
 248-341-2000    

 Transfer Student Success Center 
 transfer@wayne.edu
 313-577-2487

Notes

  • You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
  • Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
  • The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).  See transfer credit guidelines
  • All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Oakland Community College will need to be taken at WSU. 
  • These pathways do not replace the importance of Oakland Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.

Career insights

This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.