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Mechanical Engineering at University of Wyoming

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Wyoming.

Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming

Distance learning is available at University of Wyoming. Of 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Wyoming

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#78 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#254 of 365

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#78 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#254 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Wyoming	#1 of 1
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#14 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#78 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#254 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Wyoming

Students who complete University of Wyoming’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$60,336
2 years	$58,673
3 years	$67,823
4 years	$74,942
5 years	$78,879

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Wyoming take home a median $74,942, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Wyoming are 10% women (6) and 90% men (57).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 52 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Wyoming, 6% were women (3) and 94% were men (49).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	42
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 8 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Wyoming, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 3 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Wyoming, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	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 Wyoming

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Wyoming breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	63

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Wyoming work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.