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Mechanical Engineering at Youngstown State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Youngstown State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Youngstown State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Youngstown State University

Online coursework is an option at Youngstown State University. Among 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Youngstown State University

Rankings can help you compare Youngstown State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#13 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#66 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 130

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#10 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#13 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#17 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#66 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#96 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Youngstown State University

Graduates of Youngstown 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
1 year	$62,179
2 years	$70,176
3 years	$60,669
4 years	$78,374
5 years	$86,167

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Youngstown State University earn a median of $78,374, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Youngstown State University stands at $29,348.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Youngstown State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Youngstown State University are 8% women (2) and 92% men (23).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 4 associate’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 25% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University, 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 Youngstown State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Youngstown State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	25

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Youngstown State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.