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Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Oklahoma

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Central Oklahoma. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Oklahoma sits in Edmond, OK.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Central Oklahoma.

Studying Online at University of Central Oklahoma

Distance learning is available at University of Central Oklahoma. Among 12,554 students, 1,754 (14%) studied exclusively online and 5,328 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Central Oklahoma

Rankings can help you compare University of Central Oklahoma’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#32 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#42 of 43
Best Value	Nationwide	#236 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#359 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

Those who finish University of Central Oklahoma’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,116
2 years	$55,512
5 years	$86,068

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Central Oklahoma stands at $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Central Oklahoma are 9% women (3) and 91% men (31).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Of the 32 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 9% were women (3) and 91% were men (29).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Of the 2 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Unknown	1

*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 Oklahoma

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Central Oklahoma breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	34

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Central Oklahoma pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.