Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach sits in Daytona Beach, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 103 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
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Studying Online at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Online coursework is an option at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Among 11,426 students, 84 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 986 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 365 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 364 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 365 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 364 |
Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach’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 | $69,339 |
| 2 years | $55,964 |
| 3 years | $68,673 |
| 4 years | $77,804 |
| 5 years | $93,818 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach earn a median of $77,804, compared with $80,463 for all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach are 29% women (30) and 71% men (73).
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Among the 89 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, 29% were women (26) and 71% were men (63).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Among the 13 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, below the national average of 23%.*
Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Of the 1 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
The Mechanical Engineering program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mechanical Engineering | 103 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.