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Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees

There are 264 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,996 people earned theirMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 550
Associate’s Degree 1,616
Bachelor’s Degree (this page) 2,458
Master’s Degree 1,312

Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $58,128
4 years $66,942
5 years $75,102

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Mechanical Engineering majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 332 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:

The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 255 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tidewater Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 228 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#5

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 109 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 91 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Bishop State Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Eastern Florida State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY

Farmingdale State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

H Councill Trenholm State Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 64 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

International Air and Hospitality Academy is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Columbus State Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Mechanical Engineering Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 3,162
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 1,144
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 1,112
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 478
Marine Engineering Technology/Technician 68

Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians 11,920
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 11,391
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians 10,798
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians 9,702
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians 9,196

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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