机械工程课程提供研究生学位，并获得机械工程专业的理学硕士学位和机械工程学位以及工程哲学博士学位。研究的主要领域是流体力学，固体力学，热科学，材料和制造，机械设计以及系统动力学。研究生的具体学习计划是通过学生与其顾问之间的协商而建立的。该系提供研究生助学金和研究金。
The Mechanical Engineering program offers graduate study leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a Mechanical Engineering concentration. Both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are available via BCoE Learning (online). The major areas of study include but are not limited to: fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, energy systems, thermal sciences, materials and manufacturing, mechanical design, and system dynamics. Specific programs of graduate study are established by consultation between students and their advisors. For further information contact the Graduate Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering Department, BOX 9552, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or gradcoordme.msstate.edu.