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Mechanical Engineering at Stark State College

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

Stark State College sits in North Canton, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 54 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Stark State College.

Online Class Availability at Stark State College

Online coursework is an option at Stark State College. Of 10,128 students, 2,988 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,052 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Stark State College

These rankings give you a sense of how Stark State College’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#5 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#7 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#33 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#107 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Stark State College

Graduates of Stark State College’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	$33,507
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$36,398
4 years	$37,622
5 years	$40,138

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Stark State College report median earnings of $37,622, compared with $39,442 for all Stark State College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Stark State College, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Stark State College are 4% women (2) and 96% men (52).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Stark State College

Among the 25 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Stark State College, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Stark State College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Stark State College, below the national average of 34%.*

*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 Stark State College

The Mechanical Engineering program at Stark State College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Automotive Engineering Technology	42
Mechanical Engineering Technology	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Stark State College pursue many career paths. Here are 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.