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Mechanical Engineering at University of Alaska Anchorage

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

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

During the most recent reporting year, 28 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Alaska Anchorage

Distance learning is available at University of Alaska Anchorage. Among 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Anchorage’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#48 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#116 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#245 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Students who complete University of Alaska Anchorage’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	$59,654
2 years	$61,020
5 years	$94,609

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage is $13,876.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 11% women (3) and 89% men (25).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 24 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 42% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 4 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, above 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 University of Alaska Anchorage

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	28

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Alaska Anchorage pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.