该系致力于为学生提供充满活力的学术和专业基础，使他们能够掌握机械和制造工程领域知识的未来发展，并为经济增长和人类福祉做出贡献。田纳西州立大学机械工程专业的毕业生有望在毕业后的四到六年内达到以下特征。建立成功的工程成就的可靠记录，并准备担任负责任的领导职务，以服务行业和政府机构。通过朝着专业发展的方向展示对全球工程的理解和终身学习的需求：工业培训，获得工程或相关领域的高级学位或工程证书。
The Department is committed to provide the students with a dynamic academic and professional foundation enabling them to shape the future advancement of knowledge in the areas of mechanical and manufacturing engineering and to contribute to the economic growth and well-being of humanity. The graduates of Tennessee State University Mechanical Engineering Program are expected to attain the following attributes within four to six years after their graduation Establish a proven record of successful engineering accomplishments and will be prepared to assume responsible leadership positions to serve industries and government agencies. Demonstrate an understanding of global engineering and the need for life-long learning by making progress toward professional development: industrial training, achieving an advanced degree or engineering certification in engineering or related fields.