Mechanical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Every mechanical engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the ME program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology stacks up to those at other schools.MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 11,254. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 students received their master's degree in ME.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mechanical Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
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MIT Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in ME
- Doctorate Degree in ME
MIT Mechanical Engineering Rankings
There were 45 students who received their doctoral degrees in ME, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME Student Demographics at MIT
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program
Of the students who received a ME master's degree from MIT, 54% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in ME.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 61 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Related Majors
- Environmental Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Operations Research
- Materials Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Careers That ME Grads May Go Into
A degree in ME can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | 9,130 | $98,190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 8,190 | $156,250 |
| Cost Estimators | 6,030 | $77,670 |
| Engineering Professors | 1,880 | $135,140 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 630 | $119,700 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By InSapphoWeTrust under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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