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Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 179 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#5 of 12
Best Value	Massachusetts	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 28
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#65 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#264 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#5 of 12
Best Value	Massachusetts	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 28
Best Value	New England (Region)	#13 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#65 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#264 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Mechanical Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,719
2 years	$65,594
3 years	$74,578
4 years	$85,357
5 years	$94,995

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $85,357, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 13% women (24) and 87% men (155).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 142 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 12% were women (17) and 88% were men (125).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	94
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	6
Asian	14
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 29 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	9

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Among the 8 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 13%.*

*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 Massachusetts-Amherst

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	179

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.