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Mechanical Engineering at University of North Texas

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of North Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Texas sits in Denton, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of North Texas.

Studying Online at University of North Texas

Distance learning is available at University of North Texas. Of 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of North Texas

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#2 of 9
Best Value	Texas	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#76 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of North Texas

Those who finish University of North Texas’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	$65,298
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$62,578
4 years	$65,970
5 years	$71,106

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Texas earn a median of $65,970, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Texas stands at $24,240.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of North Texas are 16% women (8) and 84% men (42).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Texas

Of the 50 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Texas, 16% were women (8) and 84% were men (42).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 44% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Texas, 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 North Texas

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Texas offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	50

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Texas pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.