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Mechanical Engineering at Dordt University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Dordt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Dordt University sits in Sioux Center, IA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Dordt University.

Studying Online at Dordt University

Online coursework is an option at Dordt University. Among 1,952 students, 342 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 283 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Dordt University

These rankings give you a sense of how Dordt University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 4
Best Value	Iowa	#4 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#21 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#25 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#295 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#352 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Dordt University

Students who complete Dordt University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,563
2 years	$57,770
3 years	$65,494
4 years	$69,444
5 years	$82,623

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Dordt University report median earnings of $69,444, compared with $47,822 for all Dordt University graduates — about 45% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Dordt University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Dordt University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (13).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Dordt University

Of the 13 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Dordt University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Dordt University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at Dordt University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Dordt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	13

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Dordt University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.