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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida

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

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 143rd most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 117
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 92
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 92
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 92
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 66
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 66
Bachelor’s Degree 22

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Florida

47,320 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 Florida

A typical salary for a ME tech grad in the state is $50,360, compared to a typical salary of $58,240 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

J-Tech Institute

Jacksonville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
376 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,683 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,937 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. In their early career, EFSC grads earn an average salary of $28,261. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
13,904 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,242 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,158 a year. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,126.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,410 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.30%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,855 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This public school has an average net price of $3,786. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,351. In their early career, BC grads earn an average salary of $31,177. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. 37% of the teachers are full time. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,886 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

#10

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,728 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,866. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 22% $47,480
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 18% $60,440
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 13% $36,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Construction Engineering 417
Engineering-Related Fields 246
General Engineering Technology 227
Electronics Engineering 149
Quality Control Technology 79
Drafting & Design Engineering 56
Other Engineering Technology 52
Computer Engineering 45

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