Mechanical Engineering BS
Johnstown, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 30,200 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time, two terms | for out-of-state residents
Key Summary
Introduction
Pitt-Johnstown began offering a Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree in 2015.
The curriculum orients students to the specific responsibilities of the mechanical engineering profession, focusing on thermal-fluid science and solid mechanics and the design of systems. Manufacturing is covered in depth as an area of specialty.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Pitt-Johnstown Financial Aid
Scholarship eligibility for incoming first-year or new students to Pitt-Johnstown will be assessed by the Admissions Office upon acceptance.
Process For Continuing Students
Each year, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Financial Aid Office awards numerous Gift and Endowed (G&E) scholarships, made available to deserving students through the generosity of many individuals, clubs, organizations, industries, businesses, and foundations.
The selection of scholarship recipients is based on specific criteria defined by the donor. A student’s academic performance and financial need may also be considered when deciding upon qualified candidates. Most G&E scholarships are geared toward continuing students; Pitt-Johnstown may require students to complete a scholarship application for consideration.
Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee selection, however, by completing the application, students are automatically considered for each scholarship that Pitt-Johnstown offers as well as several outside scholarships.
General Requirements
For consideration, students must:
- be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a degree-seeking program at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have successfully completed 12 credits as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
- be registered for the upcoming fall term by May 15.
- comply with Pitt-Johnstown's satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.
- not be in default on an educational loan or not owe repayment on a federal grant.
- not have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
Scholarship Exclusions/Adjustments
Limited G&E funds are available to full scholarship recipients. Scholarship awards may be adjusted if Financial Aid determines a student is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship or tuition remission.
Any student who receives a scholarship and/or grant awards that total more than Pitt-Johnstown’s annual cost of attendance, as defined by the Financial Aid Office, will have one or more awards reduced or cancelled.
The Financial Aid Office awards G&E scholarships based upon the information available at the time of the award, including intended major or cumulative GPA, as well as any other possible variables. In the event that this information is inaccurate or changes, the Financial Aid Office has the right to reduce, change, or cancel the award.
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Freshman Year-Fall Term
- MATH 0221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
- CHEM 0150 - General Chemistry 1 Engineers
- PHYS 0150 - Physics 1
- ENGR 0017 - Introduction to Engineering Analysis
- ENGR 0081 - Freshman Engineering Seminar 1
- ENGCMP 0005 - Composition 1
Freshman Year - Spring Term
- MATH 0231 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2
- CHEM 0151 - General Chemistry 2 For Engineers
- PHYS 0152 - Physics 2
- ENGR 0018 - Introduction to Engineering Computing
- ENGR 0082 - Freshman Engineering Seminar 2
- WOK (A&CE, GH&C, OR S&C)
Sophomore Year-Fall Term
- MATH 0241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3
- MATH 1181 - Linear Algebra
- ENGR 0022 - Materials Structure And Properties
- ENGR 0132 - Statics
- ME 0024 - Introduction To Mechanical Engineering Design
Sophomore Year-Spring Term
- COMMRC 0052 - Public Speaking
- EE 0031 - Linear Circuits and Systems 1
- ENGR 0142 - Mechanics of Materials
- MATH 1271 - Ordinary Differential Equations
- ME 0052 - Thermodynamics 1
- ME 0040 - Materials & Manufacturing
Junior Year-Fall Term
- ENGR 0152 - Dynamics
- ME 0071 - Fluid Mechanics
- ME 1026 - Mechanical Design 1
- Engineering Elective
- WOK (A&CE, GH&C, OR S&C)
Junior Year-Spring Term
- ME 1013 - Dynamic Systems
- ME 1027 - Mechanical Design 2
- ME 1044 - Measurements 1
- ME 1053 - Applied Thermodynamics
Senior Year-Fall Term
- ME 1046 - Measurements 2
- ME 1054 - Heat And Mass Transfer
- ME 1095 - Professional Practice
- Dynamic Systems Elective
- WOK (A&CE, GH&C, OR S&C)
Senior Year-Spring Term
- ME 1071 - Applied Fluids
- ME 1099 - Senior Project
- ME Tech Elective
- ME Tech Elective
- WOK (A&CE, GH&C, OR S&C)
Technical Electives:
Dynamic Systems Electives:
- EE 1177 - Measurement And Industrial Control
- EE 1673 - Control Systems
- EE 1771 - Electric Machines
- ME 1061 - Off-Road Vehicle Dynamics
ME Technical Electives:
- CHE 0510 - Introduction To Computational Fluid Dynamics
- ME 1056 - Energy
- ME 1059 - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
- ME 1172 - CADD/CAE
- ME 1173 - Finite Element Methods
Engineering Electives:
- CE 1105 - Materials Of Construction
- CE 1330 - Introduction To Structural Analysis
- CE 1503 - Intro To Environmental Engineering
- CE 1610 - Engineering & Sustainable Development
- CE 1811 - Principles Of Soil Mechanics
- CHE 0214 - Introduction To Chemical Product Design
- EE 0445 - Programming And Introduction to Data Structures
- EE 1177 - Measurements & Industrial Controls
- EE 1552 - Signals And Systems
- EE 1673 - Control Systems
- EE 1769 - Power System 1
- EE 1771 - Electric Machines
- ENGR 1115 - Engineering Leadership
- ENGR 1103 - Engineering Economics
Program Outcome
Pitt-Johnstown Mechanical Engineering graduates will have developed the ability to:
- identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Career Opportunities
Pitt-Johnstown Mechanical Engineering graduates will:
- further develop a broad knowledge of mechanical engineering and the skills necessary to work in a wide spectrum of technical industries;
- advance to higher levels of professional responsibility;
- adapt professionally and be prepared to pursue graduate study and/or professional growth during their careers;
- be committed to lifelong learning and adaptation to technological changes; and
- work well on teams and assume positions of leadership as their careers develop