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Mechanical Engineering at University of Louisville

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Louisville. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Louisville is in Louisville, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 131 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Louisville.

Studying Online at University of Louisville

Online coursework is an option at University of Louisville. Of 23,065 students, 4,555 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,040 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Louisville

Rankings can help you compare University of Louisville’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#133 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#180 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 3
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#133 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#180 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Louisville

Graduates of University of Louisville’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	$69,592
2 years	$67,342
3 years	$79,533
4 years	$84,408
5 years	$97,676

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Louisville report median earnings of $84,408, compared with $66,322 for all University of Louisville graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Louisville comes in at $21,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Louisville, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Louisville are 18% women (23) and 82% men (108).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Louisville

Of the 96 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Louisville, 12% were women (12) and 88% were men (84).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	74
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	7
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 21% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Louisville, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Louisville

Among the 31 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 32% were women (10) and 68% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

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

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Louisville

Among the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Louisville, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 Louisville

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Louisville includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	131

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Louisville go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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.