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Mechanical Engineering


2 Associate Degrees
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Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, integrate and test various mechanical and thermal devices, including sensors, tools, engines and machines.

Using engineering analysis and design tools, they solve problems, diagnose and fix equipment failures, develop and test prototypes, analyze results and adapt designs as necessary. Modern mechanical engineers play a key role in the ongoing digital transformation across industrial sectors and demonstrate versatility by covering tasks handled by other engineering disciplines.

Mechanical Engineering at a Glance

Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.

Associate Degrees

Estimated total tuition cost2:

$5,940

Estimated time to complete1:

2 years

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Mountain View
  • Richland3

Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?

Transfer Degrees

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should consider the Core Curriculum, Transfer Pathways, or degrees like the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science, which are designed to be widely accepted at other institutions.

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We know applying to college can be confusing. If you are not yet a Dallas College student, you have a whole team of recruitment coaches to help guide you through programs and the enrollment process.

Current students, contact your success coach (advisor) who can answer any questions you have about Mechanical Engineering programs and your degree and certificate options.

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What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?

Explore how machines, tools, and systems shape everyday life and unlock careers in one of the most versatile engineering fields. Start with hands-on learning and grow into roles in aerospace, robotics, energy, and more.

Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!

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Mechanical Engineering Technicians

$35/hr

Median Salary

43

Job Openings

+17%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Writing
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Mathematics
  • Systems Analysis
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Mechanical Engineers

$50/hr

Median Salary

477

Job Openings

+20%

Projected Outlook

Top Skills:

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Operations Analysis
  • Active Learning
  • Writing

All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.

“Other students who have come from other programs and community colleges just don’t have anywhere near the same level of experience I’ve gotten at Richland. This program is just solid.” Read Philip Gutierrez's story.
Philip Gutierrez
Philip Gutierrez
Transfer student and hopeful future mechanical engineer

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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

2Cost for credit courses is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Certain programs may have additional costs above the standard tuition. Continuing Education and Ed2Go courses may vary by program. Please review the Area of Study Overview and/or the Health Information Packets for additional costs and details. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.

3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.

4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.

Updated June 25, 2026