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Mechanical Engineering at Norwich University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Norwich University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Norwich University sits in Northfield, VT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Norwich University.

Studying Online at Norwich University

Many students take online classes at Norwich University. Among 3,149 students, 995 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 410 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Norwich University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#2 of 2
Best Value	Vermont	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#18 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#28 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#294 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#338 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Norwich University

Those who finish Norwich University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,053
2 years	$46,589
3 years	$58,041
4 years	$72,358
5 years	$81,750

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Norwich University report median earnings of $72,358, compared with $75,763 for all Norwich University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Norwich University comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Norwich University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Norwich University are 8% women (2) and 92% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Norwich University

Among the 26 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Norwich University, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 15% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Norwich University, lower 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 Norwich University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	26

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Norwich University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.