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Mechanical Engineering in District of Columbia

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia

176 students earned ME degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Top District of Columbia Schools in Mechanical Engineering
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Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.8%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in District of Columbia

There are 2,830 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $112,780, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU.

#2

Catholic University of America

Washington
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Howard University

Washington
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 77% of the teachers are full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

University of the District of Columbia

Washington
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This public school has an average net price of $16,001. 87% of students get financical aid.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in DC

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Cost Estimators 13% $94,440
Mechanical Engineers 10% $114,450
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $148,960
Aerospace Engineers 0% $145,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Electrical Engineering 124
Systems Engineering 122
Civil Engineering 111
Biomedical Engineering 106
Computer Engineering 26
Chemical Engineering 23
General Engineering 1

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

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