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Mechanical Engineering at University at Buffalo

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

University at Buffalo sits in Buffalo, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 279 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Studying Online at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University at Buffalo

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#7 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#13 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#183 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#228 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#7 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#13 of 23
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#20 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#183 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#228 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University at Buffalo

Students who complete University at Buffalo’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	$61,042
2 years	$58,677
3 years	$67,344
4 years	$74,299
5 years	$81,124

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo take home a median $74,299, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University at Buffalo comes in at $23,944.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University at Buffalo are 13% women (37) and 87% men (242).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 226 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 15% were women (33) and 85% were men (193).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	153
Hispanic / Latino	12
Black / African American	7
Asian	25
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	13

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 40 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, 8% were women (3) and 92% were men (37).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	5
International (Nonresident)	26
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 15% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 13 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University at Buffalo, 8% were women (1) and 92% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo, below 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 University at Buffalo

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	279

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.