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Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus sits in Stillwater, OK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 286 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

Online Class Availability at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Online coursework is an option at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. Of 27,278 students, 3,795 (14%) studied exclusively online and 12,516 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how Oklahoma State University-Main Campus’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 43
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#25 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#12 of 43
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#25 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#132 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Graduates of Oklahoma State University-Main Campus’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	$63,076
2 years	$63,335
3 years	$77,543
4 years	$85,403
5 years	$91,640

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus report median earnings of $85,403, compared with $61,748 for all Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus stands at $21,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus are 13% women (36) and 87% men (250).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Among the 244 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 11% were women (28) and 89% were men (216).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	175
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	2
Asian	9
American Indian / Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	34
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Of the 28 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 21% were women (6) and 79% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Among the 14 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 21% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 13%.*

*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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

This Mechanical Engineering program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	286

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. 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.