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Mechanical Engineering at Cleveland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Cleveland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Cleveland State University is in Cleveland, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Cleveland State University.

Studying Online at Cleveland State University

Online coursework is an option at Cleveland State University. Among 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Cleveland State University

Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#11 of 16
Best Value	Ohio	#12 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#24 of 31
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#83 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#94 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Cleveland State University

Those who finish Cleveland State University’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	$67,269
2 years	$58,673

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Cleveland State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Cleveland State University are 11% women (3) and 89% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cleveland State University

Among the 27 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Cleveland State University, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, 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 Cleveland State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Cleveland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Mechanical Engineering	27

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Cleveland State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.