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Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 418 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Studying Online at University of Florida

Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of Florida’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#1 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#1 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#44 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Florida

Graduates of University of 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	$70,201
2 years	$70,523
3 years	$76,854
4 years	$85,182
5 years	$96,355

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $85,182, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Florida comes in at $18,131.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Florida are 16% women (67) and 84% men (351).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida

Among the 269 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Florida, 19% were women (51) and 81% were men (218).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	140
Hispanic / Latino	59
Black / African American	8
Asian	31
Two or More Races	12
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	12

Minority students account for 41% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 89 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Florida, 13% were women (12) and 87% were men (77).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	13
Black / African American	4
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	28
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Of the 20 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Florida, 10% were women (2) and 90% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	9

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida, 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 Florida

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	418

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.