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Mechanical Engineering at Pittsburg State University

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

Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University.

Studying Online at Pittsburg State University

Many students take online classes at Pittsburg State University. Among 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Pittsburg State University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#2 of 3
Best Value	Kansas	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#59 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#105 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Pittsburg State University

Students who complete Pittsburg 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	$60,470
2 years	$51,273
3 years	$59,709
4 years	$65,282
5 years	$78,159

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Pittsburg State University report median earnings of $65,282, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Pittsburg State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University are 3% women (1) and 97% men (34).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University

Of the 30 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Pittsburg State University, 3% were women (1) and 97% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, below 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 Pittsburg State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Pittsburg State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Automotive Engineering Technology	18
Mechanical Engineering Technology	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Pittsburg 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.