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Mechanical Engineering at Temple University

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Temple University is in Philadelphia, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 76 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at Temple University.

Online Class Availability at Temple University

Online coursework is an option at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Temple University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#15 of 24
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#17 of 24
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#43 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#216 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#306 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Temple University

Those who finish Temple University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,636
2 years	$61,119
3 years	$67,957
4 years	$80,267
5 years	$87,733

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Temple University report median earnings of $80,267, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Temple University comes in at $26,843.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at Temple University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Temple University are 16% women (12) and 84% men (64).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 68 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Temple University, 18% were women (12) and 82% were men (56).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	44
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 25% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Temple University

Of the 4 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at Temple University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

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

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Temple University

Of the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Temple University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 50% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Temple 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 Temple University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Temple University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	76

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.