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Mechanical Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) studied exclusively online and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#1 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 33
Best Value	North Carolina	#12 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#39 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#80 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Those who finish University of North Carolina at Charlotte’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	$58,725
2 years	$56,716
3 years	$65,549
4 years	$69,498
5 years	$77,696

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte take home a median $69,498, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 2% women (1) and 98% men (53).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Of the 54 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2% were women (1) and 98% were men (53).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 30% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below 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 North Carolina at Charlotte

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	54

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte pursue many career paths. Below 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.