Job Opportunities

Mechanical Engineers

Average starting salaries are $29.62 an hour, while experienced professionals earn an average of $45.63 an hour.

Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

About the Job: A Mechanical Engineer designs, develops, and tests machines, tools, and systems that improve efficiency and solve real-world problems. Their work spans industries like automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing, focusing on creating innovative solutions using principles of physics, material science, and mathematics.

Development Timeframe:
4 to 6 years of training

Job Locations in Mississippi:

Tupelo
Corinth
Golden Triangle
Oxford
Byhalia

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Find Your Training Location

Belhaven University

STEM + Engineering Dual Degree

Earn two degrees, one in engineering and mathematics through Belhaven University’s partnerships with Mississippi’s top-rated engineering schools.

Come to Belhaven for three years to take introductory engineering classes in addition to key science and mathematics courses, all while receiving a Christ-centered education. Then complete your engineering curriculum at either Mississippi State University or the University of Mississippi in the areas of mechanical, civil, chemical, or general engineering. In five years, you will have earned two highly valued degrees, making you stand out on the job market.

East Mississippi Community College

Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design

East Mississippi Community College is proud to offer a two-semester technical certificate and a four-semester Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, and Design at our Golden Triangle Campus. This program prepares students for employment in the field of technical graphical representation. The classroom training provides a sound foundation in the basics of drafting practice and is aligned with industry standards. The areas taught include architectural drafting, machine drafting, surveying, civil drafting, and computer-aided drafting. In order to meet industrial demands, computer-aided design is the basis of all courses.

Itawamba Community College

School of STEM

The School of STEM includes programs for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Examples include in Natural Science – Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Microbiology, and Physics; Technology – Computer Science and Computer Information Systems; and Engineering – Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Careers for students in mathematics include actuaries and statisticians. Students from any major are invited to join the STEM Club.

Mississippi State University

Mechanical Engineering

The Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at Mississippi State University (MSU). Our school is the largest academic department in the Bagley College of Engineering and the third largest department in the University. The school is well-recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in engineering education, research, scholarships, service, and outreach.

Northeast Mississippi Community College

Business and Engineering Technology

The Division of Business and Engineering Technology provides career and technical education (CTE) training, equipping students with essential technical and academic skills for today’s competitive job market. Our programs target high-demand skills required for employment in current or emerging occupations. Northeast offers twenty-two (22) CTE programs through the Division of Business and Engineering Technology, including both associate degree and certificate options. Many programs also offer opportunities for students to earn national certifications in relevant industrial fields.

University of Mississippi