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Mechanical Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Florida Polytechnic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida Polytechnic University sits in Lakeland, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Florida Polytechnic University.

Studying Online at Florida Polytechnic University

Distance learning is available at Florida Polytechnic University. Of 1,769 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 388 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Florida Polytechnic University

Rankings can help you compare Florida Polytechnic University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#6 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#12 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#52 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#53 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#298 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Florida Polytechnic University

Graduates of Florida Polytechnic University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$52,501

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Florida Polytechnic University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Florida Polytechnic University are 13% women (7) and 87% men (45).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Florida Polytechnic University

Of the 52 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Florida Polytechnic University, 13% were women (7) and 87% were men (45).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Polytechnic University, below the national average of 34%.*

*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 Florida Polytechnic University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Florida Polytechnic University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	52

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Florida Polytechnic University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.