Car Engineering Schools

Ferris State University

• Ferris State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree program with a major in automotive engineering technology. This four-year program consists of both practical and theoretical training the development, manufacturing processes and quality control testing of vehicles. Course topics include automotive design, instrument calibration, test equipment operation, metallurgy, maintenance and professional report preparation. A professional technology internship provides students with valuable work experience before graduation.

  Ferris State University

  1201 S. State Street

  Big Rapids, MI 49307

  231-591-2000

  ferris.edu

Clemson University

• Clemson University offers both a master's and a doctoral degree programs in automotive engineering. The Master of Science degree is a two-year program consisting of training in vehicle design, project management for manufacturing, automotive systems and systems integration. Students may also take courses in mechanics, materials, electronic systems, production, vehicle physics, power systems, transmission systems and business. The doctoral program is comprised of similar coursework alongside a significant dissertation project.

  Clemson University

  109 Daniel Drive

  Clemson, SC 29634

  864-656-1500

  clemson.edu

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

• The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor provides a Master of Automotive Engineering degree program that may be completed on-campus or through distance education. Students receive extensive hands-on and theoretical instruction in the development, design and manufacturing of automotive systems alongside coursework in marketing, management and business skills. Many graduates find employment at the major corporate factories in Detroit, as well as in many places throughout the world.

  University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

  2401 Plymouth Road

  Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  734-763-0480

  umich.edu

Michigan Technological University

• For individuals interested in environmentally friendly technologies, Michigan Technological University provides a graduate certificate and a Masters of Engineering degree program in hybrid electric vehicle engineering. These programs are both available through online distance education in addition to on-campus instruction. Course topics include propulsion systems for electric vehicles, energy conversion, fuel cell technology, battery cell technology and systems, advanced electric machines, vehicle design, power system analysis and advanced thermodynamics.

  Michigan Technological University

  1400 Townsend Drive

  Houghton, MI 49931-1295

  906-487-2005

  mtu.edu