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Mechanical Engineering in Washington

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington

1,078 ME students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 724
Master’s Degree 168
Associate Degree 158
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.4%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 18,310 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Washington

ME grads earn an average of $96,860 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

319 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Gonzaga. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,562.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,115 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Walla Walla University

College Place
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at Walla Walla U.

#9

Olympic College

Bremerton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,639. Graduates earn an average $33,562 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Everett Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,138. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in WA

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 25% $91,460
Cost Estimators 20% $72,420
Mechanical Engineers 10% $90,510
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400
Aerospace Engineers -9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Electrical Engineering 842
Civil Engineering 581
Chemical Engineering 210
Biomedical Engineering 141
Materials Engineering 135
Aeronautical Engineering 135
Computer Engineering 123
Industrial Engineering 98

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