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Mechanical Engineering at University of Georgia

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Georgia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 187 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Georgia.

Studying Online at University of Georgia

Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Georgia

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Value	Georgia	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#23 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#56 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#72 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Georgia

Those who finish University of Georgia’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	$64,849

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Georgia comes in at $22,814.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Georgia are 17% women (32) and 83% men (155).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Georgia

Among the 187 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 17% were women (32) and 83% were men (155).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	148
Hispanic / Latino	16
Black / African American	7
Asian	8
Two or More Races	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, 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 University of Georgia

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	187

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.