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Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Of 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#12 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#25 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#240 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#273 of 365

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#12 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#25 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#240 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#273 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’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	$61,468
2 years	$62,260
3 years	$73,667
4 years	$80,735
5 years	$90,396

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth earn a median of $80,735, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are 21% women (9) and 79% men (34).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Among the 29 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Of the 14 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 29% were women (4) and 71% were men (10).

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

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

Minority students account for 21% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, below the national average of 23%.*

*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 Massachusetts-Dartmouth

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	43

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.