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Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota-Duluth

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Minnesota-Duluth is located in Duluth, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 112 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Online coursework is an option at University of Minnesota-Duluth. Of 9,253 students, 250 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,373 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Rankings can help you compare University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth

Students who complete University of Minnesota-Duluth’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$65,504
2 years	$64,940
3 years	$72,817
4 years	$79,409
5 years	$91,075

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth earn a median of $79,409, compared with $59,496 for all University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Minnesota-Duluth stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth are 12% women (13) and 88% men (99).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Of the 103 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 11% were women (11) and 89% were men (92).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	93
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Duluth, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Of the 9 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Minnesota-Duluth, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

*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 Minnesota-Duluth

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Duluth breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	112

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Minnesota-Duluth 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.