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Mechanical Engineering at Old Dominion University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Old Dominion University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Old Dominion University sits in Norfolk, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 104 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University.

Studying Online at Old Dominion University

Many students take online classes at Old Dominion University. Among 23,743 students, 8,616 (36%) studied exclusively online and 6,593 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Old Dominion University

Students who complete Old Dominion 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	$64,804
2 years	$62,654
3 years	$72,559
4 years	$80,370
5 years	$91,945

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Old Dominion University earn a median of $80,370, compared with $60,776 for all Old Dominion University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Old Dominion University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Old Dominion University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Old Dominion University are 15% women (16) and 85% men (88).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Old Dominion University

Of the 104 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Old Dominion University, 15% were women (16) and 85% were men (88).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	54
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	14
Asian	9
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Old Dominion University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*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 Old Dominion University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	104

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Old Dominion University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.