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Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University-Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Ohio University-Main Campus sits in Athens, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus

Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#9 of 16
Best Value	Ohio	#9 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#40 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#41 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#232 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#259 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus

Graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,216
2 years	$62,775
3 years	$67,295
4 years	$74,733
5 years	$87,293

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus report median earnings of $74,733, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 20% women (11) and 80% men (43).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus

Of the 50 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 22% were women (11) and 78% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 16% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus

Of the 4 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*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 Ohio University-Main Campus

The Mechanical Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	54

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. 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.