---

Mechanical Engineering at Midwestern State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Midwestern State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Midwestern State University is in Wichita Falls, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Midwestern State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Midwestern State University

Online coursework is an option at Midwestern State University. Of 5,324 students, 1,344 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,398 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Midwestern State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#13 of 29
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#25 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#37 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#111 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#337 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Midwestern State University

Students who complete Midwestern 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	$55,529
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$60,947
4 years	$67,147
5 years	$76,173

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Midwestern State University earn a median of $67,147, compared with $59,192 for all Midwestern State University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Midwestern State University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Midwestern State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Midwestern State University are 19% women (6) and 81% men (26).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Midwestern State University

Of the 32 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Midwestern State University, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Midwestern State University, above 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 Midwestern State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	32

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Midwestern State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.