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Mechanical Engineering at University of Memphis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 61 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Memphis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Memphis

Use these rankings to compare University of Memphis’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#5 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#8 of 10
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#29 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#54 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#304 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Memphis

Students who complete University of Memphis’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	$58,497
2 years	$60,623
3 years	$71,690
4 years	$80,981
5 years	$86,402

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $80,981, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Memphis comes in at $27,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Memphis are 18% women (11) and 82% men (50).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 50 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 20% were women (10) and 80% were men (40).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	6
Asian	7
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 40% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 11 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Memphis, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, below the national average of 23%.*

*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 Memphis

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Memphis breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	61

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying 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.