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Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama

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

The University of Alabama is in Tuscaloosa, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 274 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at The University of Alabama.

Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama

Many students take online classes at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at The University of Alabama

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 7
Best Value	Alabama	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#87 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#247 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 7
Best Value	Alabama	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#58 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#87 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#247 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from The University of Alabama

Those who finish The University of Alabama’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	$65,760
2 years	$65,281
3 years	$76,647
4 years	$83,433
5 years	$91,807

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $83,433, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Alabama is $24,755.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at The University of Alabama are 14% women (38) and 86% men (236).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama

Of the 231 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 13% were women (30) and 87% were men (201).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	182
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	17
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 16% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Alabama

Among the 34 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at The University of Alabama, 18% were women (6) and 82% were men (28).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at The University of Alabama

Of the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at The University of Alabama, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 The University of Alabama

The Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Alabama includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	274

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Alabama work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, 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.