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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Minnesota

582 students earned ME degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Mechanical Engineering major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 477
Master’s Degree 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.4%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Minnesota

There are 17,710 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 Minnesota

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $108,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in Minnesota that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

285 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,092 a year.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,066.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,281 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $27,100. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,848 after earning their degree at this institution.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in MN

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Aerospace Engineers 12% $116,360
Mechanical Engineers 10% $82,110
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $137,720
Cost Estimators 7% $62,710

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Electrical Engineering 341
Civil Engineering 201
Chemical Engineering 191
General Engineering 183
Biomedical Engineering 181
Computer Engineering 159
Industrial Engineering 130
Aeronautical Engineering 110

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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