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Mechanical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Mechanical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 244 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) studied exclusively online and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 70
Best Value Southeast (Region) #35 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #128 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #187 of 365

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 70
Best Value Southeast (Region) #35 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #128 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #187 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 70
Best Value Southeast (Region) #35 of 70
Best Value Nationwide #128 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #187 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mechanical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,768
2 years $62,666
3 years $69,749
4 years $76,149
5 years $85,296

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $76,149, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Mechanical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 15% women (37) and 85% men (207).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Among the 197 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 12% were women (23) and 88% were men (174).

University of North Carolina at Charlotte gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 134
Hispanic / Latino 23
Black / African American 12
Asian 11
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Of the 25 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

University of North Carolina at Charlotte gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Of the 20 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 30% were women (6) and 70% were men (14).

University of North Carolina at Charlotte gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 14
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Minority students account for 5% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*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 North Carolina at Charlotte

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering 244

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte go on to a range of careers. 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

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