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Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University

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

Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, MD.

During the most recent reporting year, 224 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Johns Hopkins University.

Studying Online at Johns Hopkins University

Online coursework is an option at Johns Hopkins University. Of 30,210 students, 12,409 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,719 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Johns Hopkins University

Rankings can help you compare Johns Hopkins University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 61
Best Value	Maryland	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maryland	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#2 of 61
Best Value	Maryland	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#3 of 365
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#4 of 61
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Johns Hopkins University

Graduates of Johns Hopkins 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	$87,468
2 years	$86,586
3 years	$96,760
4 years	$113,080
5 years	$121,971

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Johns Hopkins University report median earnings of $113,080, compared with $98,753 for all Johns Hopkins University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Johns Hopkins University stands at $10,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University are 27% women (60) and 73% men (164).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Johns Hopkins University

Of the 45 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 22% were women (10) and 78% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	9
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Johns Hopkins University

Of the 156 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Johns Hopkins University, 30% were women (47) and 70% were men (109).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	6
Asian	22
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	32
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 26% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Johns Hopkins University

Among the 22 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Johns Hopkins University, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	13

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Johns Hopkins University, below 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 Johns Hopkins University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	224

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.