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Mechanical Engineering at Ohio Northern University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Ohio Northern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Ohio Northern University sits in Ada, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Ohio Northern University.

Online Class Availability at Ohio Northern University

Many students take online classes at Ohio Northern University. Among 3,140 students, 50 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 278 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Ohio Northern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio Northern University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#6 of 16
Best Value	Ohio	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#30 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#50 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#188 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#286 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Ohio Northern University

Those who finish Ohio Northern 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	$66,379
2 years	$70,680
3 years	$74,092
4 years	$75,513
5 years	$88,267

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ohio Northern University take home a median $75,513, compared with $76,010 for all Ohio Northern University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ohio Northern University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Ohio Northern University are 10% women (5) and 90% men (46).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ohio Northern University

Among the 51 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Ohio Northern University, 10% were women (5) and 90% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio Northern 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 Ohio Northern University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Ohio Northern University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	51

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Ohio Northern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.