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Loras College Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering
Loras College

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering

Dubuque, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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Jan 2025

USD 33,500 / per year *

On-Campus

* annual full-time rate

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mechanical Engineering offers students a comprehensive foundation in mechanical principles along with practical skills in design, analysis, and materials. The course aligns theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare students for real-world challenges in the engineering sector.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as mechanical engineers, design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and project managers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. Opportunities also exist in research and development, consulting, and engineering management.

Introduction

The Loras College Mechanical Engineering program provides students the opportunity to develop strong technical and design skills.

Engineering Student Experience Examples

  • Building solar panels at our adopted Catholic high school in Haiti allowed students to apply their engineering knowledge, advance their commitment to sustainability and provide service to those who are truly in need.
  • Introducing the โ€œE-Walkโ€ so that Loras personnel from the Provost to Campus Safety staff can traverse the campus in sustainable, affordable, and efficient ways.
  • Creating the Loras logo for entry signs to the College as a senior capstone to demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and provide a lasting gift to their alma mater.
  • Serving a Dubuque Stamp and Manufacturing Internship whereby our students designed the entire 40,000 square foot facility expansion.
  • Designing a functional, programmable, and user-friendly gaming console (e.g., Wii, Xbox) or green board that was selected as the first place winner at a prestigious regional competition.
  • For the past two years, 100% of Loras Engineering graduates have passed a mock assessment of the national Fundamental of Engineering exam (50% is the national average).

ABET Accreditation

The Loras College Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.ย Our ABET accreditation ensures our Engineering program meets the highest quality standards. We are one of only a few Engineering programs in Iowa accredited by ABET.

Loras Engineering Program Mission

The engineering program engages students in a rigorous, challenging, and comprehensive study of the fundamentals in engineering, mathematics, and science required to analyze, design, build, test, and operate engineered systems in a manner that emphasizes interdisciplinary leadership that contributes to the profession and to society.

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