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Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Arkansas sits in Fayetteville, AR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 123 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas.

Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas

Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Arkansas

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#2 of 5
Best Value	Arkansas	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#31 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#192 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#204 of 365

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#2 of 5
Best Value	Arkansas	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#31 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#192 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#204 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Arkansas

Those who finish University of Arkansas’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	$62,325
2 years	$58,796
3 years	$65,875
4 years	$75,174
5 years	$84,481

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $75,174, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Arkansas is $23,014.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Arkansas are 11% women (13) and 89% men (110).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas

Of the 118 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Arkansas, 10% were women (12) and 90% were men (106).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	77
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	3
Asian	7
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 29% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Arkansas

Of the 5 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	2

*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 University of Arkansas

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	123

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Arkansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.