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Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 264 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,996 degrees were awarded toMechanical 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 | 2,458 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,312 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 332 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 267 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 255 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tidewater Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 228 master'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 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 109 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 101 master'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.
Tulsa Technology Center comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 91 master'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 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master'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.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 65 master'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.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 62 master'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.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer master’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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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