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Mechanical Engineering at Tarleton State University

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

Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University.

Studying Online at Tarleton State University

Many students take online classes at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Tarleton State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#4 of 7
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#76 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#113 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Tarleton State University

Students who complete Tarleton State University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$55,110
2 years	$56,776

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Tarleton State University comes in at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Tarleton State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Tarleton State University are 8% women (1) and 92% men (11).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 12 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Tarleton State University, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

*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 Tarleton State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Tarleton State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	12

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Tarleton State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

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.