Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineering master’s degree program is designed to educate and advance the next generation of mechanical engineering leaders that will transform energy, robotics, healthcare, transportation, materials, and information to meet the needs of society.
Degree Information
M.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree Options:
- M.S. – Thesis: 24 hours of coursework + 2 semesters of Thesis
- M.S. – Report: 30 hours of coursework + 1 semester of Report
- M.S. – Coursework: 36 hours of coursework
Students generally follow the thesis option, which requires thirty semester hours of credit, including six hours in the thesis course. Students who are appointed as teaching assistants or research assistants are expected to choose the thesis option.
The report option requires thirty-three semester hours, including three hours in the report course.
The option without thesis or report requires thirty-six hours of course work.
For all three options, at least eighteen hours (including the thesis or report, if any) should be in the major area; and at least six hours should be in a supporting area. The supporting courses may be in mechanical engineering but must represent a specialty distinct from the major courses. Some areas of study have required core courses.
100% Online Executive M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
This 30 credit-hour, non-thesis program is geared toward engineering professionals and administered through UT Austin Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE). For more information or to apply, please see the TxEEE website.