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Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 71 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #6 of 10
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #16 of 59
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #35 of 59
Best Value Nationwide #108 of 364
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #214 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mechanical Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $60,153
2 years $59,534
3 years $67,063
4 years $75,517
5 years $86,329

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $75,517, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Mechanical Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $23,110.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 11% women (8) and 89% men (63).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 51 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (45).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 44
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 20 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville gender breakdown of Mechanical Engineering Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 17
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mechanical Engineering majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

*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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Mechanical Engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering 71

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. Below 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

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