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Mechanical Engineering at Harvard University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Harvard University.

Studying Online at Harvard University

Distance learning is available at Harvard University. Of 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Harvard University

Use these rankings to compare Harvard University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#19 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#174 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#228 of 365

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Harvard University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Harvard University are 33% women (11) and 67% men (22).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 33 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Harvard University, 33% were women (11) and 67% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 45% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than 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 Harvard University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Harvard University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	33

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.