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Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Florida

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

University of Central Florida is in Orlando, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 428 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Central Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Central Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Central Florida. Among 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Central Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of Central Florida’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#8 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#33 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#8 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#18 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#33 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Central Florida

Graduates of University of Central Florida’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	$64,142
2 years	$61,516
3 years	$71,339
4 years	$82,542
5 years	$92,483

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida report median earnings of $82,542, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Central Florida stands at $22,025.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Central Florida, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Central Florida are 18% women (79) and 82% men (349).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 376 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Central Florida, 19% were women (71) and 81% were men (305).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	179
Hispanic / Latino	107
Black / African American	16
Asian	37
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	19
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Central Florida

Of the 43 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Central Florida, 16% were women (7) and 84% were men (36).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	24
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Central Florida, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Central Florida

Among the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Central Florida, 11% were women (1) and 89% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	8

*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 Central Florida

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Central Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	428

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Central Florida go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.