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Mechanical Engineering at Colorado Mesa University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Colorado Mesa University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Colorado Mesa University.

Studying Online at Colorado Mesa University

Online coursework is an option at Colorado Mesa University. Among 9,785 students, 736 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,271 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Colorado Mesa University

Use these rankings to compare Colorado Mesa University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 2
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#111 of 130

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 2
Best Value	Colorado	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#90 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#111 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Colorado Mesa University

Students who complete Colorado Mesa 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	$52,974
2 years	$47,260

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Colorado Mesa University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Colorado Mesa University are 6% women (1) and 94% men (16).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Colorado Mesa University

Among the 3 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Colorado Mesa University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University.

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Colorado Mesa University

Among the 14 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Colorado Mesa University, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 36% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Colorado Mesa University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	17

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Colorado Mesa University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.