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Mechanical Engineering at South Carolina State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at South Carolina State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

South Carolina State University is in Orangeburg, SC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at South Carolina State University.

Studying Online at South Carolina State University

Many students take online classes at South Carolina State University. Among 3,242 students, 182 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,905 (59%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at South Carolina State University

Use these rankings to compare South Carolina State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#32 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#108 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#121 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from South Carolina State University

Students who complete South Carolina State 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	$41,941

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Carolina State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at South Carolina State University are 18% women (2) and 82% men (9).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at South Carolina State University

Among the 11 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at South Carolina State University, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	9

Minority students account for 82% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at South Carolina State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at South Carolina State University work across a variety of fields. 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.