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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama

70 ME Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 150th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Alabama

ME Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 31
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a ME tech major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME tech majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Alabama

9,110 people in the state and 699,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME tech.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Alabama

ME Tech grads earn an average of $57,670 in the state and $58,240 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,823 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,855. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,621 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,911. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
825 Total Students

In their early career, Drake State grads earn an average salary of $21,986. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,740.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,734 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,478 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,747. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,384. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in AL

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 20% $58,050
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 18% $53,480
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $38,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME tech.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Quality Control Technology 1,475
Industrial Production Technology 268
General Engineering Technology 111
Drafting & Design Engineering 67
Environmental Control Technology 60
Electronics Engineering 45
Other Engineering Technology 39
Construction Engineering 31

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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