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Mechanical Engineering Technology Master’s Degrees
There are 191 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 40.0% of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,162 people earned theirMechanical Engineering Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 41 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,016 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,721 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 378 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.0% |
| International Students | 8 | 40.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 40.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 247 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 151 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology 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 Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. 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 #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 65 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Edison State Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
County College of Morris is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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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