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Mechanical Engineering at Seattle University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Seattle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Seattle University is in Seattle, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Seattle University.

Online Class Availability at Seattle University

Distance learning is available at Seattle University. Of 7,189 students, 564 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Seattle University

Rankings can help you compare Seattle University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#8 of 16
Best Value	Washington	#15 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 55
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#51 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#158 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#337 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Seattle University

Graduates of Seattle 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	$63,737
2 years	$59,045
3 years	$68,660
4 years	$81,022
5 years	$101,374

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Seattle University report median earnings of $81,022, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Seattle University is $20,467.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at Seattle University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Seattle University are 14% women (3) and 86% men (18).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Seattle University

Of the 14 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Seattle University, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Seattle University

Among the 7 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Seattle University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 29% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Seattle University, above the national average of 23%.*

*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 Seattle University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	21

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Seattle University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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.