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Mechanical Engineering

Professional Development

A Clemson Mechanical Engineering degree is designed to take you from the classroom to a career with possibilities. With 90% of graduates employed full-time or continuing their education and a median starting income of $73,500, Clemson ME graduates are putting their skills to work and building what comes next. And opportunity is close to home: nearly 75% of employment locations are within the tri-state area, connecting graduates to a strong regional network of employers and industries. Through career pathways, co-ops and hands-on experiences, you can start building those connections and your future before you graduate.

Co-op, Internships, & Career Resources

The versatility of a mechanical engineering degree allows graduates to pursue careers across industries and build expertise around the technologies and challenges that interest them most.

Gain Expertice
Students at career workshop networking event
Students using equipment in the student shop on campus

Machine Shops & Lab Courses

Between the well-equipped machine and student shops and the hands-on design courses, students are able to transform classroom concepts into practical engineering experience.

Transform Concepts

Student Teams

Competition teams offer members the opportunity to apply their engineering skills to hands-on automotive and aerospace projects, building on shared knowledge between students and engineers.

Build Experience
Student adding components inside of rocket they are building
Three students talking and planning

ME Graduate Student Council

The ME Graduate Student Council represents the views of the graduate student body to the department and seeks to build a community to enhance students’ experiences as students and researchers.

Enhance Community

Building Connections

Clubs and Orgs

Tailor your experience toward the type of engineer you want to become after you graduate. Joining clubs and organizations not only increases personal and professional development, but they also allow you to explore different career areas and refine your interests. Beyond the ones mentioned above, the College has a list of clubs and organizations by area.

Two students talking, with small robotic vehicle situated in front of them.

Resources