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Career Options
For those majoring in mechanical engineering, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.
Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major? “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.
Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineer | $112,010.00 |
| Automotive Engineer | $89,800.00 |
| Cost Estimator | $66,620.00 |
| Energy Engineer | $99,250.00 |
| Fuel Cell Engineer | $89,800.00 |
| Industrial Designer | $70,880.00 |
| Materials Engineer | $97,050.00 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $89,800.00 |
| Mechatronics Engineer | $102,460.00 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $105,950.00 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineer | $99,250.00 |
| Tool and Machine Designer | $70,880.00 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)