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Mechanical Engineering at New York University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at New York University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New York University is in New York, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 139 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at New York University.

Online Class Availability at New York University

Many students take online classes at New York University. Of 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) studied exclusively online and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at New York University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 23
Best Value	New York	#19 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#51 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#91 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#334 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#5 of 23
Best Value	New York	#19 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#22 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#51 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#91 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#334 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York 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	$64,972
2 years	$54,053
3 years	$70,168
4 years	$76,421
5 years	$83,656

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from New York University earn a median of $76,421, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from New York University stands at $21,140.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at New York University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at New York University are 20% women (28) and 80% men (111).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at New York University

Of the 82 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at New York University, 26% were women (21) and 74% were men (61).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	5
Asian	27
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	17
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 60% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at New York University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at New York University

Among the 49 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at New York University, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (43).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	40

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at New York University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at New York University

Among the 8 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at New York University, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	7

*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 New York University

The Mechanical Engineering program at New York University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	139

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at New York University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.