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Mechanical Engineering at University of Maine

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Maine.

Studying Online at University of Maine

Online coursework is an option at University of Maine. Of 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Maine

Those who finish University of Maine’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	$59,901
2 years	$55,964
3 years	$58,032
4 years	$66,087
5 years	$76,868

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Maine report median earnings of $66,087, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Maine, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Maine are 14% women (3) and 86% men (19).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 22 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Maine, 14% were women (3) and 86% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 9% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 30%.*

*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 Maine

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

Concentration	Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Technology	22

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631

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.