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Mechanical Engineering at University of California-Riverside

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

University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 162 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Many students take online classes at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of California-Riverside

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Riverside’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#24 of 29
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#34 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#14 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#24 of 29
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#34 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#96 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of California-Riverside

Graduates of University of California-Riverside’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	$54,188
2 years	$59,912
3 years	$68,240
4 years	$75,201
5 years	$93,294

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside take home a median $75,201, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of California-Riverside is $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside are 19% women (30) and 81% men (132).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Among the 121 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 15% were women (18) and 85% were men (103).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	44
Black / African American	1
Asian	42
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 26 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 27% were women (7) and 73% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	7
International (Nonresident)	9

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, above the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of California-Riverside

Of the 15 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of California-Riverside, 33% were women (5) and 67% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10

Minority students account for 13% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, lower than 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-Riverside

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	162

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of California-Riverside pursue many career paths. Here are 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.