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Mechanical Engineering at University of Connecticut

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 220 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Connecticut.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Connecticut

Online coursework is an option at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Connecticut

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Connecticut’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 8
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 28
Best Value	New England (Region)	#10 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#248 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#1 of 8
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#3 of 28
Best Value	New England (Region)	#10 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#37 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#248 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Connecticut

Graduates of University of Connecticut’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	$68,876
2 years	$69,013
3 years	$75,425
4 years	$82,004
5 years	$93,562

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut report median earnings of $82,004, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Connecticut is $23,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Connecticut are 20% women (44) and 80% men (176).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 200 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, 19% were women (38) and 81% were men (162).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	126
Hispanic / Latino	29
Black / African American	7
Asian	23
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 12 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, 33% were women (4) and 67% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 25% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 5 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Connecticut, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	5

*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 Connecticut

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Connecticut breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	220

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Connecticut go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.