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Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Syracuse University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Syracuse University.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#11 of 23
Best Value	New York	#23 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#59 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#143 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#356 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#11 of 23
Best Value	New York	#23 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#33 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#59 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#143 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#356 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Syracuse University

Students who complete Syracuse 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	$67,915
2 years	$66,989
3 years	$82,179
4 years	$90,527
5 years	$98,391

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Syracuse University take home a median $90,527, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Syracuse University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Syracuse University are 16% women (15) and 84% men (78).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 56 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Syracuse University, 14% were women (8) and 86% were men (48).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 28 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Among the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Syracuse University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	8

*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 Syracuse University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	93

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.