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Mechanical Engineering at University of Bridgeport

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

University of Bridgeport sits in Bridgeport, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Bridgeport.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Bridgeport

Online coursework is an option at University of Bridgeport. Among 3,838 students, 936 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,954 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Bridgeport are 26% women (5) and 74% men (14).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Bridgeport

Among the 12 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Bridgeport, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Bridgeport, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Bridgeport

Of the 7 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Bridgeport, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

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

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

Minority students account for 57% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Bridgeport, higher 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 University of Bridgeport

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Bridgeport offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	19

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Bridgeport pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.