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Mechanical Engineering at University of Dayton

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

University of Dayton is located in Dayton, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Dayton.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Dayton

Distance learning is available at University of Dayton. Among 10,506 students, 729 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,896 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Dayton

Use these rankings to compare University of Dayton’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#1 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 130
Best Value	Ohio	#16 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#31 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#127 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Dayton

Students who complete University of Dayton’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	$62,507
2 years	$67,660
3 years	$70,236
4 years	$73,272
5 years	$85,129

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton report median earnings of $73,272, compared with $66,617 for all University of Dayton graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Dayton comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Dayton, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Dayton are 17% women (4) and 83% men (19).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Dayton

Of the 23 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Dayton, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 13% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Dayton, lower 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 University of Dayton

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Dayton includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	23

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Dayton pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.