About this Program

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MfgET) offers courses at the senior level specializing in manufacturing systems. Students in this program take common courses in areas such as computer-aided drafting, manufacturing processes, statics, strength of materials, dynamics, and automation and controls. The program culminates in a senior project that integrates coursework with a practical project assignment in the student's area of interest. To satisfy the upper-division general education requirements, students are required to complete a minor within the College of Engineering and Technology or the College of Sciences. Graduates should be qualified for application positions in manufacturing systems design, development and manufacturing, maintenance, field operations, and various other technical functions.

Program Highlights

  • Graduates can sit for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) license examinations

  • Degree developed as result of collaboration with community colleges to provide unique pathway for their students

  • Work experience can be used to gain college credit via Prior Learning Assessment and/or Internship/Co-Ops

  • Tutoring services are available for some lower level courses at the Student Success Center.

  • Attractive tuition costs for out-of-state, distance learning and military students

At a Glance
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Mechatronics Engineers

$104,600 annual Median Salary
Little or no change Projected Growth
10,800 Projected Job Openings

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Robotics Engineers

$104,600 annual Median Salary
Little or no change Projected Growth
10,800 Projected Job Openings

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Manufacturing Engineers

$96,350 annual Median Salary
Faster than average (8% to 10%) Projected Growth
22,400 Projected Job Openings

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Manufacturing Engineering Technology at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program in Manufacturing Engineering Technology should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...

Cost

Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $408
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $439
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,109

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

Contact

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