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Mechanical Engineering at George Washington University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Washington University is in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at George Washington University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Washington University

Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Among 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at George Washington University

These rankings give you a sense of how George Washington University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#1 of 4
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#54 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#344 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#1 of 4
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#10 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#54 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#57 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#344 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from George Washington University

Graduates of George Washington 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	$66,737
2 years	$64,990
3 years	$73,938
4 years	$91,691
5 years	$94,843

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from George Washington University report median earnings of $91,691, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from George Washington University comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at George Washington University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at George Washington University are 23% women (16) and 77% men (53).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University

Among the 39 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at George Washington University, 31% were women (12) and 69% were men (27).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	3
Asian	7
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at George Washington University

Of the 22 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at George Washington University, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	16

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at George Washington University

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at George Washington University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

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

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

*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 George Washington University

The Mechanical Engineering program at George Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	69

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at George Washington 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.