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Mechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Case Western Reserve University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Case Western Reserve University sits in Cleveland, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Case Western Reserve University.

Online & Distance Learning at Case Western Reserve University

Many students take online classes at Case Western Reserve University. Of 12,475 students, 503 (4%) studied exclusively online and 1,512 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Case Western Reserve University

These rankings give you a sense of how Case Western Reserve University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 59
Best Value	Ohio	#16 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#58 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#348 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#4 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 59
Best Value	Ohio	#16 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#58 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#69 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#348 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Case Western Reserve University

Graduates of Case Western Reserve 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	$67,335
2 years	$69,854
3 years	$72,270
4 years	$82,466
5 years	$92,158

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $82,466, compared with $85,275 for all Case Western Reserve University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Case Western Reserve University stands at $24,855.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Case Western Reserve University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Case Western Reserve University are 20% women (21) and 80% men (86).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Case Western Reserve University

Of the 93 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Case Western Reserve University, 20% were women (19) and 80% were men (74).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	54
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	3
Asian	13
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 32% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Case Western Reserve University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Case Western Reserve University

Of the 8 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Case Western Reserve University, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Case Western Reserve University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 12% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Case Western Reserve University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Case Western Reserve University

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Case Western Reserve University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Case Western Reserve University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4

*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 Case Western Reserve University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Case Western Reserve University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	107

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Case Western Reserve University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

• 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.