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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Utah

714 ME students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 548
Master’s Degree 96
Associate Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Utah

9,730 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 Utah

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $105,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at U of U. This public school has an average net price of $13,572.

199 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. 71% of students get financical aid.

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 97% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,955. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. 75% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This public school has an average net price of $11,647.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation. A typical student attending Snow College will pay a net price of $8,564.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in UT

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Engineering Professors 44% $108,660
Aerospace Engineers 34% $102,070
Cost Estimators 34% $63,740
Mechanical Engineers 33% $87,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Civil Engineering 251
Electrical Engineering 249
Computer Engineering 219
Chemical Engineering 213
Biomedical Engineering 153
General Engineering 102
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Robotics Engineering 45

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