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Mechanical Engineering at Princeton University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Princeton University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Princeton University sits in Princeton, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Princeton University.

Online & Distance Learning at Princeton University

Princeton University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Princeton University

Use these rankings to compare Princeton University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 61
Best Value	New Jersey	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#2 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#1 of 61
Best Value	New Jersey	#1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#2 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#12 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#13 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#63 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Princeton University

Those who finish Princeton University’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	$60,463

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Princeton University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Princeton University are 33% women (31) and 67% men (63).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Among the 37 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Princeton University, 38% were women (14) and 62% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	11
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 49% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 39 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Princeton University, 26% were women (10) and 74% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	15
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Of the 18 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Princeton University, 39% were women (7) and 61% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University, above 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 Princeton University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Princeton University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	94

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Princeton University 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.