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Bachelor of Science

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Work closely with engineers and scientists to create cost-effective solutions to manufacture a wide range of products, taking each design from initial creation to a finished project.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Introduction

The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree is a good fit for students who want to work in an engineering discipline but also want experience working with production equipment. MET students will learn some of the tools needed to make a company’s products better, faster, and less expensive.

Students will experience different manufacturing methods and materials used within the discipline. They will learn to use technical drawings, design software, and computerized machinery to create and refine manufacturing processes that produce a specified physical part from raw materials.

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Highlighted Courses

Develop hands-on expertise in manufacturing processes, automation, and quality control combined with core mechanical engineering principles. Gain skills in CAD, materials science, and business fundamentals to design and optimize efficient manufacturing systems.
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ME 172
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ME 201
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BA 211
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MET 231
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ME 250
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MET 332
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MET 340
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SCM 361
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho graduates in engineering-related fields.

1 year

$83,557

Average Salary

5 years

$110,004

Average Salary

Career Possibilities for Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Graduates with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

Career Options

Data Source: Industry and occupation employment and wage estimates are modeled using data from Lightcast, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and other public sources. Figures are estimates and actual outcomes may vary by employer, experience, and location.

Dive Deeper Into Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence to optimize factory workflows and support data informed decision making through real time process monitoring. Our curriculum ensures you gain practical experience with AI tools that improve quality control while upholding gospel centered principles and respect for human dignity in the workplace.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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