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Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton

Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at California State University-Fullerton. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Fullerton is located in Fullerton, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 159 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at California State University-Fullerton.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fullerton

Distance learning is available at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) studied exclusively online and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fullerton’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 29
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #2 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) California #16 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #18 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from California State University-Fullerton

Graduates of California State University-Fullerton’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mechanical Engineering at California State University-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $62,023
2 years $66,168
3 years $73,488
4 years $83,094
5 years $93,073

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton take home a median $83,094, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Mechanical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fullerton

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from California State University-Fullerton stands at $19,040.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 13% women (20) and 87% men (139).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Among the 136 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at California State University-Fullerton, 13% were women (18) and 87% were men (118).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 29
Hispanic / Latino 68
Black / African American 1
Asian 27
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at California State University-Fullerton

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Among the 23 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (21).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 8
Asian 5
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 57% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, above the national average of 23%.*

*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 California State University-Fullerton

The Mechanical Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering 159

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at California State University-Fullerton pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, 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

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