Advance Your Mechanical Engineering Career at UMass Lowell
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.E.) at UMass Lowell will prepare you to advance in industry, research or technical leadership roles. Designed for working professional engineers and recent graduates, this program builds advanced expertise in core mechanical engineering disciplines while offering flexibility to align your course work with career goals.
No GRE Required
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
No. 1 Public University in Massachusetts - WSJ
Mechanical Engineering Career Outlook
As a graduate student in mechanical engineering, you'll work in well-equipped laboratories, collaborate with faculty on applied research and build advanced technical expertise valued by employers across New England and beyond. UMass Lowell's Francis College of Engineering is recognized for combining academic rigor, hands-on learning and strong career preparation.
Where Our Graduates Work
- Raytheon
- BAE Systems
- Medtronic
- GE Aerospace
- Bose Corporation
- iRobot
- RTX
- MilliporeSigma
- L3Harris Technologies
- Mercury Systems
Why Choose UMass Lowell's Master's in Mechanical Engineering?
As a public research university with strong industry connections, UMass Lowell delivers the depth and credibility of a research-focused engineering education at a competitive cost. Located in the Merrimack Valley, UMass Lowell is closely connected to regional employers in advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy systems, materials, electronics and defense, providing students with access to real-world engineering challenges and professional opportunities.
Specialization:
Choose from a variety of concentrations:
- Mechanics & Materials
- Thermofluids
- Energy
- Vibrations/Dynamics/Controls
- Energy Engineering
- Design and Manufacturing
- Other Out-of-Department Concentrations
Real Experience. Real Results.
- Experiential Learning:
Gain practical work experience while pursuing your degree through the Graduate Master's Co-Op Option in Engineering. - Research:
Work directly with 30+ full-time faculty members in the department's internationally renowned research laboratories and centers, such as the Center for Wind Energy, the Nanomanufacturing Center and the Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Laboratory.
#1 in What Matters Most
- Public University in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
- Best Value Public university in the state according to both WSJ and U.S. News & World Report
- For 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-year return on investment among Massachusetts public research universities (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
- Starting and mid-career salaries among Massachusetts publics (Payscale.com)
- Sustainable university in Massachusetts (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education). UMass Lowell is the only higher education institution in Massachusetts to receive the platinum rating, one of eight in the nation and one of 15 worldwide!
