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Mechanical Engineering at Vermont State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Vermont State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Vermont State University is located in Randolph, VT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Vermont State University.

Online Class Availability at Vermont State University

Distance learning is available at Vermont State University. Among 5,093 students, 887 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,665 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Vermont State University

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

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#1 of 1
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 10
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#112 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Vermont State University

Those who finish Vermont State University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
4 years	$67,037
5 years	$69,638

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Vermont State University earn a median of $67,037, compared with $57,950 for all Vermont State University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Vermont State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Vermont State University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (14).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Vermont State University

Among the 14 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Vermont State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Vermont State University, below the national average of 34%.*

*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 Vermont State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Vermont State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	14

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Vermont State University 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.