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Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston

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

University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 66 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Houston

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 9
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#26 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#69 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Houston

Students who complete University of Houston’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	$61,329
2 years	$53,671
3 years	$67,239
4 years	$73,848
5 years	$83,231

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $73,848, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Houston stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Houston are 12% women (8) and 88% men (58).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 66 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Houston, 12% were women (8) and 88% were men (58).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	37
Black / African American	3
Asian	8
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, 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 University of Houston

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	66

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. Here 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.