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Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Kennesaw State University sits in Kennesaw, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 233 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Kennesaw State University.

Studying Online at Kennesaw State University

Distance learning is available at Kennesaw State University. Among 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Kennesaw State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Kennesaw State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#315 of 365

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#43 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#195 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#315 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Kennesaw State University

Those who finish Kennesaw State 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	$62,690
2 years	$63,005
3 years	$69,304
4 years	$76,747
5 years	$86,737

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University report median earnings of $76,747, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Kennesaw State University stands at $27,736.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Kennesaw State University are 12% women (27) and 88% men (206).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Of the 212 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 11% were women (24) and 89% were men (188).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	106
Hispanic / Latino	25
Black / African American	39
Asian	18
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 42% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Kennesaw State University

Among the 21 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

*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 Kennesaw State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Kennesaw State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	233

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Kennesaw State 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.