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Mechanical Engineering at Central Connecticut State University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Connecticut State University sits in New Britain, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Central Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Central Connecticut State University

Distance learning is available at Central Connecticut State University. Among 9,997 students, 379 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Central Connecticut State University

Use these rankings to compare Central Connecticut State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 2
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#95 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Those who finish Central Connecticut State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,701
2 years	$61,303
3 years	$70,770
4 years	$77,985
5 years	$87,854

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $77,985, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University comes in at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 10% women (2) and 90% men (19).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Among the 21 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, lower than 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 Central Connecticut State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	21

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.