Undergraduate program are accredited by ABET and prepares students for professional practice or advanced study through a strong foundation in engineering & computing principles, ethics, and teamwork. Graduates are equipped to solve real-world problems and pursue licensure, with program outcomes aligned to industry needs and tracked through annual enrollment and graduation data.
ABET Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering.
Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years after graduation, those holding a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from UMaine are expected to:
- Successfully practice engineering in roles of increasing responsibility to serve local, state, national, and international industries and government agencies.
- Demonstrate a spirit of lifelong learning by pursuing professional licensure, graduate education, short courses or other training programs in engineering or related fields.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility, and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in their work and daily lives.
- Participate in their community and in so doing advocate for the profession.
Student Outcomes
By the end of their undergraduate degree program in mechanical engineering, students will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Enrollment – MEE (Mechanical Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering – Fall Enrollment
| Program | Degree | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Materials & Structures | Certificate | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Composite Materials & Structures | Post-Baccalaureate Cert. | – | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies (Multidisciplinary) | Doctorate | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor’s | 463 | 481 | 431 | 444 | 501 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master’s | 30 | 33 | 30 | 39 | 36 |
| Professional Science Master’s (Multidisciplinary) | Master’s | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Doctorate | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Academic Unit Totals
| Degree | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 463 | 481 | 431 | 444 | 501 |
| Master’s | 34 | 38 | 35 | 43 | 39 |
| Doctorate | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| Certificate | – | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Cert. | – | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 517 | 546 | 496 | 515 | 568 |
Degrees Awarded – MEE
Mechanical Engineering
| Program | Degree | 2020–21 | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite Materials & Structures | Certificate | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Composite Materials & Structures | Post-Baccalaureate Cert. | – | 1 | 7 | – | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor’s | 73 | 111 | 80 | 92 | 105 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master’s | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Professional Science Master’s (Multidisciplinary) | Master’s | 2 | – | 2 | – | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Doctorate | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Academic Unit Totals
| Degree | 2020–21 | 2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 | 111 | 80 | 92 | 105 |
| Master’s | 8 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 17 |
| Doctorate | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Certificate | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Post-Baccalaureate Cert. | – | 1 | 7 | – | 2 |
| Total | 82 | 127 | 106 | 110 | 127 |