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Mechanical Engineering at University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Denver.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at University of Denver. Of 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Denver

Rankings can help you compare University of Denver’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#341 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#341 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#4 of 6
Best Value	Colorado	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#20 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#341 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Denver

Students who complete University of Denver’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	$62,647
2 years	$65,905
3 years	$72,754
4 years	$78,459
5 years	$92,358

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Denver earn a median of $78,459, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Denver is $26,248.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Denver are 27% women (12) and 73% men (33).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Of the 32 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Denver, 28% were women (9) and 72% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 7 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Denver, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	2

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Denver

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Denver, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Denver

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Denver offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	45

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Denver work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.