Mechanical Engineering at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, PA

Engineering BACHELOR CIP 14.1901

Total Graduates

11

Class of 2023

Annual Tuition

$9,360

In-state rate

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Mechanical Engineering.
Degree Level BACHELOR
CIP Code 14.1901
Program Family Engineering

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates
Award Year 2023

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$134,830

10-Year Job Growth

+6.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

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Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$101,123

Peak Salary

$168,538

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Critical Thinking
Science
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Operations Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Speaking
Mathematics
Active Listening
Monitoring

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Your Future Work Environment

🏢

Mixed

Setting

💪

Moderate

Physical Demands

👥

Small Team

Team Size

✈️

Occasional

Travel

Work Schedule

✓ Regular Hours Flexible

Indoor/Outdoor

50% indoor

Autonomy Level

Moderate

Overtime Expectations

Regular hours are typical, overtime is rare

Customer Interaction

Moderate

Technology & Tools You'll Master

Digital Literacy Required

EXPERT

Technology Intensity

VERY_HIGH

Essential Software

The MathWorks MATLAB Autodesk AutoCAD Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook SAP software C++ Python Microsoft Office software Autodesk Revit

Important Software

C Microsoft Visual Basic Oracle Java Perl Shell script Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word

Beneficial Software

Extensible markup language XML C# IBM SPSS Statistics Docker GitHub Splunk Enterprise Atlassian JIRA Amazon DynamoDB Apache Cassandra Apache Hadoop

Digital Competencies You'll Develop

Advanced software proficiency
System architecture understanding
Automation and scripting
Emerging technology adaptation
Technical problem-solving
💡

Note: This program will equip you with expert level digital skills. The software and technologies listed are based on typical industry requirements for Mechanical Engineering..

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

I
Investigative
R
Realistic
C
Conventional

research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Analytical
Curious
Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Speaking
Writing
Active Listening
Knowledge
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate physical demands?

3

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

4

Do you value speaking?

5

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Institution

Location Blue Bell, PA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition $9,360
Out-of-State Tuition $14,040

Program Information

CIP Code: 14.1901
CIP Family: 14
IPEDS ID: