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Mechanical Engineering at Binghamton University

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

Binghamton University is located in Vestal, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 161 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Binghamton University.

Studying Online at Binghamton University

Distance learning is available at Binghamton University. Of 18,816 students, 581 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 938 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Binghamton University

Use these rankings to compare Binghamton University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 23
Best Value	New York	#9 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#231 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#4 of 23
Best Value	New York	#9 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#18 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#231 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Binghamton University

Graduates of Binghamton 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	$63,087
2 years	$63,394
3 years	$73,748
4 years	$79,329
5 years	$88,098

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Binghamton University earn a median of $79,329, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Binghamton University stands at $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Binghamton University are 17% women (27) and 83% men (134).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Binghamton University

Among the 119 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Binghamton University, 18% were women (21) and 82% were men (98).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	85
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	6
Asian	5
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Binghamton University

Among the 36 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Binghamton University, 14% were women (5) and 86% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	10

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Binghamton University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Binghamton University

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Binghamton University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	6

*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 Binghamton University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Binghamton University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	161

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Binghamton University pursue many career paths. 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.