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Mechanical Engineering at Central Connecticut State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Central Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Connecticut State University sits in New Britain, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Central Connecticut State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Central Connecticut State University. Of 9,997 students, 379 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,685 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Central Connecticut State University

Those who finish Central Connecticut State 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	$68,873
2 years	$69,617
3 years	$76,973
4 years	$82,394
5 years	$91,231

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University take home a median $82,394, compared with $68,811 for all Central Connecticut State University graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Central Connecticut State University is $22,534.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University are 14% women (4) and 86% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 15% were women (4) and 85% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Connecticut State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Central Connecticut State University

Among the 1 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Central Connecticut State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Central Connecticut State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	28

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Central Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.