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Mechanical Engineering at University of Miami

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Miami. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Miami is in Coral Gables, FL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Miami.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Miami

Distance learning is available at University of Miami. Among 19,852 students, 1,024 (5%) studied exclusively online and 6,905 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Miami

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#69 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#118 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#345 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 12
Best Value	Florida	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#17 of 70
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#69 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#118 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#345 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Miami

Graduates of University of Miami’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	$51,220
2 years	$72,796
3 years	$87,198
4 years	$93,219
5 years	$96,535

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Miami report median earnings of $93,219, compared with $70,681 for all University of Miami graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Miami stands at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Miami, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Miami are 6% women (2) and 94% men (29).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Miami

Among the 19 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Miami, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (18).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 47% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Miami, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Miami

Of the 6 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Miami, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (6).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Miami, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Miami

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Miami, 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 Miami.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 33% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Miami, above 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 Miami

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	31

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Miami go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.