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Mechanical Engineering at University of New Haven

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of New Haven. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of New Haven is located in West Haven, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 51 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of New Haven.

Studying Online at University of New Haven

Many students take online classes at University of New Haven. Among 9,229 students, 974 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of New Haven

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Haven’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#8 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#335 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#6 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#8 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#23 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#263 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#335 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of New Haven

Graduates of University of New Haven’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	$66,737
2 years	$63,997
3 years	$71,869
4 years	$78,504
5 years	$90,370

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of New Haven take home a median $78,504, compared with $60,047 for all University of New Haven graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of New Haven is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of New Haven, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of New Haven are 8% women (4) and 92% men (47).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of New Haven

Of the 21 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of New Haven, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 19% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Haven, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of New Haven

Of the 30 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of New Haven, 7% were women (2) and 93% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	25

Minority students account for 3% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of New Haven, lower than 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 New Haven

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of New Haven includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	51

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of New Haven pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.