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Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York

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

Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 242 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Studying Online at Columbia University in the City of New York

Many students take online classes at Columbia University in the City of New York. Among 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia University in the City of New York’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 61
Best Value	New York	#4 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#2 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 61
Best Value	New York	#4 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#12 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#201 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Students who complete Columbia University in the City of New York’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	$75,362
2 years	$75,824
3 years	$82,556
4 years	$93,921
5 years	$108,934

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York report median earnings of $93,921, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York is $16,960.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 24% women (58) and 76% men (184).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 81 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 27% were women (22) and 73% were men (59).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	4
Asian	18
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 144 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 20% were women (29) and 80% were men (115).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	14
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	96
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 10 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 20% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 13%.*

*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 Columbia University in the City of New York

The Mechanical Engineering program at Columbia University in the City of New York breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	242

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Columbia University in the City of New York go on to a range of careers. 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.