Mechanical Sciences
Careers in Mechanical Sciences
Your success doesn't have to mean being stuck behind a desk.
Your success doesn't have to mean being stuck behind a desk.
Get hands-on technical training, hone your problem-solving abilities, and gain practical skills to start a career in fields like automotive technology, HVAC, and welding.
Our partner schools offer a wide variety of programs designed to prepare you for a career in the fields of installation, maintenance, repair and production.
While the job market is always changing, people with mechanical skills and hands-on training will always be in demand. Here's a quick sample of just a few career paths in this industry, including average annual salary as of 2023, how the career is expected to grow over the next decade, and what type of degree you'll need to improve your job prospects*:
Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians install, test, adjust, and repair equipment and systems in aircraft.
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
Wind turbine service technicians maintain and repair wind turbines.
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join, repair, or cut metal parts and products.
*All information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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