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Mechanical Engineering at Metropolitan State University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 32 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Online & Distance Learning at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Among 18,453 students, 4,515 (24%) studied exclusively online and 7,384 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Metropolitan State University of Denver

These rankings give you a sense of how Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 2
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 7
Best Value	Nationwide	#77 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#82 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver

Students who complete Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$58,535
2 years	$61,516
3 years	$70,061
4 years	$76,047
5 years	$89,786

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver take home a median $76,047, compared with $53,722 for all Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Metropolitan State University of Denver stands at $32,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Metropolitan State University of Denver are 12% women (4) and 88% men (28).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Of the 32 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 12% were women (4) and 88% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver

This Mechanical Engineering program at Metropolitan State University of Denver breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	32

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Metropolitan State University of Denver pursue many career paths. 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.