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Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 195 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Drexel University.

Studying Online at Drexel University

Many students take online classes at Drexel University. Among 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Drexel University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#14 of 24
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#22 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#135 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#346 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#14 of 24
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#22 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#31 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#135 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#346 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Drexel University

Graduates of Drexel 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	$70,739
2 years	$69,412
3 years	$79,592
4 years	$87,838
5 years	$102,404

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Drexel University earn a median of $87,838, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Drexel University comes in at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Drexel University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Drexel University are 15% women (29) and 85% men (166).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 155 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Drexel University, 12% were women (19) and 88% were men (136).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	79
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	8
Asian	34
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	17
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Drexel University

Among the 31 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Drexel University, 23% were women (7) and 77% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 19% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Drexel University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Drexel University

Among the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Drexel University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 33% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Drexel University, 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 Drexel University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Drexel University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	195

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Drexel University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.