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Mechanical Engineering at University of Delaware

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Delaware. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 189 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Delaware.

Online Class Availability at University of Delaware

Distance learning is available at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Delaware

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#70 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#152 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Delaware	#1 of 1
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#7 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#15 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#70 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#152 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Delaware

Graduates of University of Delaware’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	$64,605
2 years	$62,632
3 years	$74,317
4 years	$84,199
5 years	$91,595

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Delaware earn a median of $84,199, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Delaware comes in at $25,962.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Delaware, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Delaware are 20% women (38) and 80% men (151).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 145 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Delaware, 19% were women (28) and 81% were men (117).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	97
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	8
Asian	14
Two or More Races	6
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Among the 27 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Delaware, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Delaware

Among the 17 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Delaware, 29% were women (5) and 71% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	9

Minority students account for 12% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Delaware, 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 Delaware

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Delaware offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	189

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Delaware work across a variety of fields. Below 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.