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Mechanical Engineering at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University is in Ellensburg, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Central Washington University

Rankings can help you compare Central Washington University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#1 of 2
Best Value	Washington	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 7
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#11 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington 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	$59,580
2 years	$56,979
3 years	$69,564
4 years	$74,230
5 years	$83,351

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $74,230, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Washington University stands at $22,380.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Washington University are 4% women (1) and 96% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 25 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Central Washington University, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 36% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, higher 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 Washington University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Central Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	25

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Central Washington University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, 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.