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Master's Degree in General Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degrees in General Mechanical Engineering

7,402 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A master's degree in general mechanical engineering is offered at 238 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 23% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 35.6% of general mechanical engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,402 people earned their master's degree in general mechanical engineering. This makes it the 24th most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general mechanical engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 33,840
Master’s Degree 7,402
Doctor’s Degree 1,842
Associate Degree 230
Graduate Certificate 141
Basic Certificate 62
Undergraduate Certificate 5

Earnings of General Mechanical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for general mechanical engineering majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,995
Women 1,407
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general mechanical engineering master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 696
Black or African American 165
Hispanic or Latino 626
White 2,902
International Students 2,638
Other Races/Ethnicities 375
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There are 238 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general mechanical engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

223 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. About 20% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Stanford University

Stanford, California
154 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Stanford. About 26% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
152 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan Technological University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 8% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
148 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon. About 17% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
138 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from UF. About 17% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

137 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Columbia. About 16% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

130 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from UW Seattle. About 18% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
129 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from UCSD. Of these students, 20% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
128 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 128 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 29% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
127 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Northeastern. Of these students, 18% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

120 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 12% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
116 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley. About 18% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
115 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Purdue. About 18% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
114 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from USC. About 19% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
112 Yearly Graduations
34% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from MIT. About 34% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
110 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from U-M. About 23% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
106 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 16% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
102 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for general mechanical engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from Stevens. Of these students, 25% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
95 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general mechanical engineering. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from NC State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

95 Yearly Graduations
6% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general mechanical engineering. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in general mechanical engineering from UT Arlington. About 6% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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