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Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in Lowell, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 250 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Of 16,598 students, 5,089 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,937 (12%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#3 of 12
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#125 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Lowell’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	$66,834
2 years	$63,333
3 years	$76,520
4 years	$89,633
5 years	$97,756

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $89,633, compared with $77,628 for all University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are 12% women (29) and 88% men (221).

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

Among the 195 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 12% were women (23) and 88% were men (172).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	121
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	8
Asian	24
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	12

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, below the national average of 34%.*

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

Among the 47 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 11% were women (5) and 89% were men (42).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	4
International (Nonresident)	11
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Of the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	4

*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-Lowell

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	250

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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.