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Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Marquette University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Marquette University is in Milwaukee, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Marquette University.

Online & Distance Learning at Marquette University

Many students take online classes at Marquette University. Among 11,746 students, 546 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,328 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Marquette University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#54 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#4 of 7
Best Value	Wisconsin	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#29 of 59
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#54 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Marquette University

Students who complete Marquette University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,101
2 years	$65,698
3 years	$73,287
4 years	$78,328
5 years	$87,345

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Marquette University take home a median $78,328, compared with $77,992 for all Marquette University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Marquette University comes in at $26,602.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Marquette University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Marquette University are 20% women (17) and 80% men (70).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Marquette University

Of the 74 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Marquette University, 20% were women (15) and 80% were men (59).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	58
Hispanic / Latino	12
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Marquette University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Marquette University

Among the 11 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Marquette University, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 18% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Marquette University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Marquette University

Among the 2 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Marquette University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Unknown	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 Marquette University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Marquette University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	87

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Marquette University pursue many career paths. 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.