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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 2,254 students earned their ME degrees in FL.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 20th most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,787
Master’s Degree 329
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.4%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Florida

31,540 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Florida

ME grads earn an average of $105,460 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
597 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution.

503 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. 87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
8,797 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach. 93% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,824 a year.

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,422 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Cost Estimators 27% $57,230
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Mechanical Engineers 20% $83,160
Aerospace Engineers 14% $107,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Electrical Engineering 1,422
Civil Engineering 1,166
Computer Engineering 944
Aeronautical Engineering 858
Biomedical Engineering 524
Systems Engineering 430
Industrial Engineering 429
Chemical Engineering 377

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