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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Arkansas

280 students earned ME degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 31st most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 274
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 3,380 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Arkansas

ME grads earn an average of $71,730 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

In their early career, ATU grads earn an average salary of $32,177. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,456. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $14,189. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UA Little Rock will pay a net price of $16,065. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in AR

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Cost Estimators 14% $56,410
Engineering Professors 12% $90,990
Mechanical Engineers 11% $68,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $115,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
General Engineering 173
Electrical Engineering 162
Civil Engineering 118
Biomedical Engineering 83
Chemical Engineering 81
Industrial Engineering 70
Computer Engineering 45
Biological Engineering 39

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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