Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 264 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,996 degrees were awarded toMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 550 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,616 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 2,458 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,312 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,128 |
| 4 years | $66,942 |
| 5 years | $75,102 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Mechanical Engineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,198 |
| Women | 260 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 63.9% |
| Asian | 148 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 318 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 90 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 53 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 103 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 332 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. This school awarded 267 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 255 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tidewater Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 228 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 187 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 149 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bishop State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Florida State College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 62 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 61 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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