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Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University

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

Rowan University is located in Glassboro, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 112 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Rowan University.

Online Class Availability at Rowan University

Online coursework is an option at Rowan University. Of 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Rowan University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#4 of 6
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#36 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#170 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#254 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Rowan University

Those who finish Rowan 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	$60,540
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$72,253
4 years	$80,397
5 years	$89,308

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Rowan University report median earnings of $80,397, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Rowan University stands at $22,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Rowan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Rowan University are 18% women (20) and 82% men (92).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Rowan University

Of the 109 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Rowan University, 17% were women (19) and 83% were men (90).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	88
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	8
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Rowan University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Rowan University

Of the 3 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Rowan University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Rowan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Rowan University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Rowan University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	112

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Rowan University work across a variety of fields. 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.