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Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University

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

Valparaiso University is located in Valparaiso, IN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Valparaiso University.

Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University

Online coursework is an option at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Valparaiso University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#7 of 10
Best Value	Indiana	#7 of 10
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#46 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#255 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#288 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Valparaiso University

Students who complete Valparaiso University’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	$67,015
2 years	$65,089
3 years	$70,796
4 years	$72,788
5 years	$83,142

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University take home a median $72,788, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Valparaiso University are 10% women (3) and 90% men (26).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Among the 29 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (26).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, below the national average of 34%.*

*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 Valparaiso University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	29

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Valparaiso University work across a variety of fields. Below 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.