Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering Mechanics
Education Levels of Engineering Mechanics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 74 people earned their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics. This makes it the 283rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in engineering mechanics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 74 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 60 |
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
Earnings of Engineering Mechanics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics is $77,174. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $74,893 and the high is $79,454.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for engineering mechanics majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in engineering mechanics. About 83.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of engineering mechanics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 46 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Engineering Mechanics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics from UW - Madison. About 16% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Wisconsin - Madison engineering mechanics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,174.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 77,174.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics from UIUC. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign engineering mechanics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,174.
The 4th most popular school in the country for engineering mechanics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Howard Payne University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics from Howard Payne. Howard Payne University engineering mechanics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $77,174.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in engineering mechanics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics from Johns Hopkins. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in engineering mechanics at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 77,174.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to engineering mechanics that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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