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Mechanical Engineering Schools in New York

2,839 ME students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,014
Master’s Degree 678
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Associate Degree 40
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New York

31,980 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 New York

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $115,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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

346 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,240 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,899 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $37,042.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,507 after graduation. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

205 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $79,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
195 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,975 a year. This public school has an average net price of $16,119.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,025 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,522.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. A typical student attending CCNY will pay a net price of $2,805. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

#10

New York University

New York
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $60,407. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NY

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Mechanical Engineers 13% $87,470
Cost Estimators 13% $67,400
Aerospace Engineers 13% $117,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Electrical Engineering 1,774
Biomedical Engineering 1,140
Civil Engineering 1,102
Computer Engineering 1,031
Chemical Engineering 870
Industrial Engineering 703
Operations Research 699
General Engineering 617

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