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Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Among 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Rankings can help you compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 131

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#5 of 10
Best Value	New England (Region)	#6 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#36 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Lowell’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	$78,046

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 0% women (0) and 100% men (13).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Among the 13 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 38% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, higher 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 Massachusetts-Lowell

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Mechanical Engineering	13

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.