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Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Saint Louis University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University.

Studying Online at Saint Louis University

Online coursework is an option at Saint Louis University. Of 17,059 students, 1,143 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,559 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Saint Louis University

Use these rankings to compare Saint Louis University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#4 of 6
Best Value	Missouri	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#180 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#293 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Saint Louis University

Those who finish Saint Louis 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	$68,904
2 years	$67,660

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Saint Louis University stands at $25,665.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Saint Louis University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Saint Louis University are 16% women (4) and 84% men (21).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Saint Louis University

Among the 25 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Saint Louis University, 16% were women (4) and 84% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Louis 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 Saint Louis University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	25

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Saint Louis University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.