Mechanical Engineering Degree

The mechanical engineering program at Olympic College prepares students for careers in design, implementation, and operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery. The program focuses on applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems. Program courses include: stationary power units and appliances, engines, self-propped vehicles, housing and containers, hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement, and integration of computers and remote control operating systems. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer mechanical engineering degrees.

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Olympic College

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA

Olympic College, with campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton, reaches the Kitsap and Mason county areas to bring in nearly 13,000 students each year.

OC has three convenient campuses consisting of a 33-acre campus in Bremerton, a 20-acre campus in Poulsbo, and a 27-acre campus in Shelton, making OC easily accessible for the Kitsap peninsula and surrounding areas.

Olympic College athletics program offers men and women’s basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, golf, and cross country. There is also a men’s baseball team available to male students and a women’s softball team available to female students.

For Washington state residents, the cost to attend Olympic College is $107.00 per credit hour. The cost for out-of-state residents is $120.00 per credit hour. International students may also attend OC for the cost of $279.00 per credit hour.

Olympic College offers students the opportunity to earn five various associate’s degrees as well as a wide array of technical certificates and licensures.

OC also offers assistance programs for students who are in need of help. Their program, titled SING, helps needy students by giving them the necessary resources to find affordable housing, food, and childcare for their families.

Olympic college also touts a special program that benefits military veterans and their families. In an effort to help veterans proceed with life after the military, OC offers tuition assistance, program placement assistance, and distance learning programs for those who wish to pursue higher education.

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Students Enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Olympic College offers an associate's degree program in mechanical engineering.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $72.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $151390
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $58.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $120990

Cost Estimators

Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Aerospace Engineers

Description

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Mechanical Engineers

Description

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, mechanical engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $95830
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $93570

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).