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Mechanical Engineering at California State University Maritime Academy

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what California State University Maritime Academy. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University Maritime Academy is in Vallejo, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at California State University Maritime Academy.

Online Class Availability at California State University Maritime Academy

Distance learning is available at California State University Maritime Academy. Of 837 students, 33 (4%) studied exclusively online and 138 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at California State University Maritime Academy

Rankings can help you compare California State University Maritime Academy’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#1 of 7
Best Value	California	#2 of 3
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#99 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from California State University Maritime Academy

Graduates of California State University Maritime Academy’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$95,733
2 years	$66,171
3 years	$102,821

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from California State University Maritime Academy is $25,359.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at California State University Maritime Academy, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at California State University Maritime Academy are 8% women (2) and 92% men (23).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University Maritime Academy

Among the 25 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at California State University Maritime Academy, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University Maritime Academy.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	10
Asian	1
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University Maritime Academy, above the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at California State University Maritime Academy

The Mechanical Engineering program at California State University Maritime Academy offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Marine Engineering Technology/Technician.	25

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at California State University Maritime Academy work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.