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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Connecticut

538 students earned ME degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 21st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 430
Master’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 61.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Connecticut

There are 10,980 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $100,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,144 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#2

University of Hartford

West Hartford
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at UHart. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,887 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,735.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,806 after graduation.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $66,244 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,633.

#6

Yale University

New Haven
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $72,046 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,296. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
1,056 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at USCGA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
115 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Rensselaer at Hartford grads earn an average salary of $77,899.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in CT

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 24% $88,090
Aerospace Engineers 20% $100,170
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Cost Estimators 9% $69,070
Engineering Professors 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Computer Engineering 249
Electrical Engineering 241
Civil Engineering 240
Biomedical Engineering 230
Industrial Engineering 104
Environmental Engineering 96
Chemical Engineering 94
Engineering Science 94

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