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Mechanical Engineering at University of Hartford

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Hartford. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, CT.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Hartford.

Studying Online at University of Hartford

Online coursework is an option at University of Hartford. Among 6,015 students, 1,058 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 586 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Hartford

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Hartford’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#7 of 8
Best Value	New England (Region)	#19 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#22 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#258 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#312 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Hartford

Graduates of University of Hartford’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$69,655
2 years	$65,615
3 years	$70,585
4 years	$81,682
5 years	$86,270

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Hartford take home a median $81,682, compared with $64,979 for all University of Hartford graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Hartford is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Hartford are 17% women (5) and 83% men (24).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Hartford

Among the 21 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Hartford, 19% were women (4) and 81% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Hartford, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Hartford

Of the 8 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Hartford, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

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

*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 Hartford

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	29

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Hartford 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.