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Mechanical Engineering at University of Maine

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

University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.

During the most recent reporting year, 109 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Maine.

Online Class Availability at University of Maine

Many students take online classes at University of Maine. Of 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Maine

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	Maine	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#26 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#203 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#300 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	Maine	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#8 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#26 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#203 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#300 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Maine

Students who complete University of Maine’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	$65,105
2 years	$62,775
3 years	$73,378
4 years	$76,807
5 years	$87,105

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Maine take home a median $76,807, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Maine comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Maine, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Maine are 21% women (23) and 79% men (86).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 92 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Maine, 16% were women (15) and 84% were men (77).

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	81
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Maine

Among the 14 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Maine, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	3

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Maine

Among the 3 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Maine, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

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

*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 offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	109

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.