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Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of California-Los Angeles. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 322 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of California-Los Angeles.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Los Angeles

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Los Angeles. Of 47,335 students, 785 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,535 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Los Angeles

Rankings can help you compare University of California-Los Angeles’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 365
Best Value	California	#16 of 29
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#3 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#3 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 365
Best Value	California	#16 of 29
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#27 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#57 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Los Angeles

Graduates of University of California-Los Angeles’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$81,696
2 years	$79,646
3 years	$92,361
4 years	$109,068
5 years	$124,913

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles report median earnings of $109,068, compared with $79,139 for all University of California-Los Angeles graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Los Angeles stands at $17,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles are 19% women (62) and 81% men (260).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Of the 186 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 18% were women (34) and 82% were men (152).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	31
Asian	71
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	15
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 106 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Los Angeles, 22% were women (23) and 78% were men (83).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	2
Asian	20
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	30
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 42% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, above the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Los Angeles

Among the 30 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of California-Los Angeles, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (25).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	19
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Los Angeles, 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 of California-Los Angeles

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	322

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of California-Los Angeles 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.