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Mechanical Engineering at American Public University System

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American Public University System sits in Charles Town, WV.

During the most recent reporting year, 187 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at American Public University System.

Studying Online at American Public University System

American Public University System is a fully online institution, so Mechanical Engineering coursework can be completed remotely.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at American Public University System

These rankings give you a sense of how American Public University System’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	West Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	West Virginia	#2 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 131
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#118 of 130

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from American Public University System

Students who complete American Public University System’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$63,228
2 years	$66,562
3 years	$86,066
4 years	$81,902
5 years	$109,839

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from American Public University System earn a median of $81,902, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from American Public University System comes in at $30,810.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at American Public University System, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at American Public University System are 22% women (42) and 78% men (145).

Mechanical Engineering Associate’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 10 associate’s mechanical engineering graduates at American Public University System, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering associate’s degree recipients at American Public University System, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at American Public University System

Among the 94 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at American Public University System, 26% were women (24) and 74% were men (70).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	63
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at American Public University System, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at American Public University System

Of the 74 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at American Public University System, 23% were women (17) and 77% were men (57).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at American Public University System.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	48
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at American Public University System, above the national average of 20%.*

*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 American Public University System

The Mechanical Engineering program at American Public University System offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Aeronautical Engineering Technology	187

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at American Public University System go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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.