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Mechanical Engineering at Manhattan University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Manhattan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Manhattan University sits in Riverdale, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Manhattan University.

Online Class Availability at Manhattan University

Online coursework is an option at Manhattan University. Of 3,225 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 435 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Manhattan University

Rankings can help you compare Manhattan University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#13 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#17 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#45 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#237 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#292 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Manhattan University

Those who finish Manhattan 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	$69,461
2 years	$65,409
3 years	$75,512
4 years	$81,951
5 years	$93,907

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Manhattan University take home a median $81,951, compared with $79,389 for all Manhattan University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Manhattan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Manhattan University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Manhattan University are 23% women (16) and 77% men (55).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Manhattan University

Among the 47 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Manhattan University, 21% were women (10) and 79% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	4

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

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Manhattan University

Among the 24 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Manhattan University, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 29% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Manhattan University, above the national average of 23%.*

*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 Manhattan University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Manhattan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	71

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Manhattan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.