Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering
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Education Levels of ME Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,218 master's degrees were awarded to ME majors. This makes it the 29th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in ME at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 36,809 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,218 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Associate Degree | 325 |
| Graduate Certificate | 155 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of ME Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in ME is $81,943. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $78,466 and the high is $88,769.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ME. About 82.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,924 |
| Women | 1,294 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ME master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 539 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
| White | 2,814 |
| International Students | 2,930 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 307 |
Most Popular ME Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 238 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ME. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for ME students seekinga master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,570 per year. The ME program at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus awarded 223 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 22% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The ME program at Stanford University awarded 154 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan Technological University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 152 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Michigan Tech. Of these students, 10% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. The ME program at Carnegie Mellon University awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at UF. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
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 ME. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Columbia. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at UW Seattle. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The ME program at University of California - San Diego awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 15% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 20% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northeastern University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 people received their master's degree in ME from Northeastern. Of these students, 19% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at ASU - Tempe. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 people received their master's degree in ME from UC Berkeley. About 25% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Purdue. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The ME program at University of Southern California awarded 114 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The ME program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 112 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The ME program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 110 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 16% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. The ME program at Stevens Institute of Technology awarded 102 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. The ME program at North Carolina State University awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The ME program at The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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