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Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at The University of Texas at Tyler. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Tyler

Distance learning is available at The University of Texas at Tyler. Of 10,362 students, 2,953 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,818 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at The University of Texas at Tyler

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Texas at Tyler’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#13 of 29
Best Value	Texas	#15 of 29
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#18 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#22 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#121 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#230 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler

Students who complete The University of Texas at Tyler’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	$61,933
2 years	$64,706
3 years	$72,793
4 years	$79,653
5 years	$87,041

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler report median earnings of $79,653, compared with $66,336 for all The University of Texas at Tyler graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler stands at $22,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler are 22% women (17) and 78% men (60).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Tyler

Among the 60 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Tyler, 23% were women (14) and 77% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	2
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Tyler

Of the 17 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at The University of Texas at Tyler, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Tyler, lower than the national average of 23%.*

*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 Texas at Tyler

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	77

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Texas at Tyler work across a variety of fields. Below are 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.