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Mechanical Engineering at Alfred University

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

Alfred University sits in Alfred, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Alfred University.

Online & Distance Learning at Alfred University

Many students take online classes at Alfred University. Of 2,007 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 329 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Alfred University

Graduates of Alfred University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,346
2 years	$60,523
3 years	$69,467
4 years	$77,001
5 years	$82,912

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Alfred University earn a median of $77,001, compared with $51,463 for all Alfred University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Alfred University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Alfred University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Alfred University are 17% women (4) and 83% men (20).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Alfred University

Of the 24 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Alfred University, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 4% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Alfred University, lower than 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 Alfred University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	24

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Alfred University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

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.