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Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 272 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Cornell University.

Studying Online at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 365
Best Value	New York	#16 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#317 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#1 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 365
Best Value	New York	#16 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#317 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Cornell University

Those who finish Cornell University’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	$79,508
2 years	$78,342
3 years	$86,018
4 years	$100,430
5 years	$115,615

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Cornell University take home a median $100,430, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Cornell University stands at $15,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Cornell University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Cornell University are 31% women (83) and 69% men (189).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 152 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 34% were women (52) and 66% were men (100).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	55
Hispanic / Latino	30
Black / African American	8
Asian	31
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	9

Minority students account for 53% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 94 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 27% were women (25) and 73% were men (69).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	4
Asian	11
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	47
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Of the 26 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Cornell University, 23% were women (6) and 77% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	13

Minority students account for 23% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University, above 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 Cornell University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Cornell University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	272

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Cornell University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.