Materials Engineering
Master of Engineering (M.E.) in Mechanical Engineering
More Information
For distance education and registration questions:
Jenny Hannifin
Continuing Education
(970) 491-2665
jhannifin@learn.colostate.edu
For program, curriculum, or academic advising questions:
Don Radford, Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
(970) 491-8677
don@engr.colostate.edu
Before applying, please contact:
Karen Mueller
Mechanical Engineering
(970) 491-3872
Karen.Mueller@colostate.edu
Degree Overview
This degree prepares you to further your career with advanced training and education in materials engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides a specialization in materials engineering, available to students with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. This course work-only degree program does not require a thesis.
Mechanical Engineering was named by CNNMoney.com as one of the top 15 most lucrative college degrees in 2009. This is according to the average starting offers for graduates with this degree.
Requirements
- A minimum of 30 semester credits of graduate work in an approved course of study.
- All course work is in formal academic courses. No thesis, independent study, research, internship, or practicum credits will be accepted.
- A minimum of 24 semester credits at the 500-level or above must be earned at Colorado State University, 21 of which must be earned after formal admission to the Graduate School, and 15 of which must be within the mechanical engineering department.
- Thesis and graduate committee are not required.
Curriculum
Core Courses
Electives
Typical electives are listed below.
- MECH 509 - Manufacturing Quality Design and Control (3 cr.) (3-day on-campus workshop and online)
- MECH 512 - Reliability Engineering (3 cr.) (3-day on-campus workshop and online)
- STAT 530 - Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.)
- STAT 540 - Data Analysis and Regression (3 cr.)
- STAT 640 - Design and Linear Modeling I (4 cr.)
Application and Admission
This program follows Department of Mechanical Engineering general admission requirements and procedures.
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online and DVD/VCD. A few days of on-campus attendance is required for some courses.
Total Credits
30 credits
Tuition
$520 per credit
(financial aid available)
Time Frame
Can be completed in two years, although students typically take one course per semester. Summer courses are not required.
Designed For
Engineers who want to further their careers with industrial firms and governmental agencies; those who want to pursue a career in private practice.
What You Will Earn
You will earn the same regionally accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those given to on-campus students.
