Rebekah Awood, Graduate Program Coordinator

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Explore the Complexities of Different Materials

Learn about the impact of processing variables on the properties of final products and how to make informed decisions about materials selection and product design in this graduate certificate program from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The program also enables you to explore composites, lightweight materials, and the digital manufacturing landscape.

You can take all courses for the 12-credit certificate in person, online, or a combination of both. You can apply credits earned for the certificate toward graduate degrees offered by UM-Dearborn’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$100,140 Median Salary

Materials Engineers

Employment of materials engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,500 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$96,310 Median Salary

Mechanical Engineers

Employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,200 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$96,350 Median Salary

Industrial Engineers

Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 22,800 openings for industrial engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$130,720 Median Salary

Aerospace Engineers

Employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,800 openings for aerospace engineers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Program Details

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Admission Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is required.
  • Students from other engineering backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • There are no required prerequisites or standardized test scores for admission.
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