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Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

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

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 95th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 135
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 15,180 people employed in jobs related to a ME tech degree, compared to 699,620 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

ME Tech grads earn an average of $55,090 in the state and $58,240 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer ME tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,421 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,351.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,697 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, County College of Morris grads earn an average salary of $37,856. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,900 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,083. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,871. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Mercer County Community College will pay a net price of $9,094.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Sussex County Community College will pay a net price of $11,710. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,127. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,316 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending RCBC will pay a net price of $7,365. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,358 a year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers ME tech majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 13% $53,540
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 4% $48,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Engineering-Related Fields 276
General Engineering Technology 222
Electronics Engineering 119
Civil Engineering 32
Other Engineering Technology 29
Industrial Production Technology 28
Engineering-Related Technologies 11
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