Mechanical Engineering, M.S.

Students in the mechanical engineering graduate program benefit from an exceptional learning environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

With a low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive close mentorship and hands-on opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking research.

Our faculty bring diverse expertise in areas such as instrumentation and control, robotics, biomechanics, computer-aided design and alternative energy. Their backgrounds also include professional consulting and military experience.

Committed to advancing research and shaping the next generation of engineers, our faculty are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

As a top-tier research institution, Florida Tech provides mechanical engineering master’s students with unique opportunities to engage in rigorous scientific research—whether contributing to faculty-led projects or pursuing their own independent research.

Students gain real-world experience through internships and collaborative projects with leading organizations such as:

• NASA
• U.S. Department of Energy
• U.S. Department of Defense
• Florida Department of Transportation
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Air Force Research Laboratory

Leadership and professional experience is also gained through internships, graduate research/student assistantships and research scholarships from organizations such as NASA, the National Science Foundation and the Society of Women Engineers.

Our mechanical engineering master’s students have access to state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced tools and technology essential for cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. These facilities support a wide range of specialized areas, including dynamic systems and controls, precision laser optics and instrumentation and integrated systems design and realization.

Students benefit from an environment designed to foster innovation and practical experience, with equipment that enables experimentation, testing and development across various domains of mechanical engineering. This access ensures that our graduate students are well-prepared to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute meaningfully to both academic research and industry applications.

This program is offered with both thesis and nonthesis options.

The thesis provides an in-depth research experience, allowing you to explore a specific topic and contribute new insights to mechanical engineering. This process helps you develop expertise in a specialized area, giving you an edge in roles that prioritize deep knowledge and preparing you for potential doctoral studies. Additionally, working closely with faculty mentors offers personalized guidance and networking opportunities.

If you choose not to complete a thesis, the comprehensive final examination allows you to demonstrate your understanding of the discipline and readiness for professional challenges, ensuring you are well-prepared for careers in the field.

At Florida Tech, our campus is a hub of global connections, where students from the U.S. and around the world come together to create a rich, dynamic environment. This sense of community fosters mutual understanding and collaboration, reflecting the increasingly interconnected world we all share.

Whether you're a U.S. student seeking to broaden your horizons through interacting with peers from other countries or an international student exploring new opportunities in the U.S., Florida Tech offers an opportunity for learning and professional growth in a truly global setting.

While many graduate students are already working professionals in the local area, some master’s candidates choose the mechanical engineering master’s program at Florida Tech for its prime location in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, just south of NASA-Kennedy Space Center.

Our area has one of the largest high-tech workforces in the country—and that means numerous internship and employment opportunities for our students. In addition to NASA-Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base, many thriving organizations are nearby—such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Embraer, GE, L3Harris Technologies and Piper Aircraft.

When it’s time to kick back and relax, you’re just minutes from 72 miles of beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean or the Indian River Lagoon, the most biodiverse estuary in North America, and a short trip away from the Florida Keys or the Orlando theme parks.

Applicants should hold a bachelor of science or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program. For international applicants, equivalent academic standards and coursework content will be considered.

If your degree is in another engineering field, mathematics or the physical sciences, you are still encouraged to apply. The department will work with admitted students to identify and complete any necessary undergraduate coursework to ensure adequate preparation for graduate study in mechanical engineering.

For more application information, please see our graduate admission requirements.