Mechanical Engineering at University of Kansas
If you are interested in studying mechanical engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and approximately 26,744 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mechanical Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
KU Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in ME
- Master’s Degree in ME
KU Mechanical Engineering Rankings
There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in me, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME Student Demographics at KU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Kansas.
KU Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program
Of the students who received a me master's degree from KU, 71% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in me.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Mechanical Engineering
If you plan to be a me major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Kansas. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Mechanical Engineering | 8 |
Related Majors
- Computer Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
Careers That ME Grads May Go Into
A degree in me can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KS, the home state for University of Kansas.
Occupation | Jobs in KS | Average Salary in KS |
---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineers | 2,710 | $82,210 |
Aerospace Engineers | 2,220 | $105,540 |
Cost Estimators | 1,940 | $66,500 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,520 | $129,220 |
Engineering Professors | 310 | $107,820 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Arnhem under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.