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Mechanical Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 129 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#178 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#10 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#164 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#178 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$63,572
2 years	$66,168
3 years	$72,183
4 years	$77,056
5 years	$84,216

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $77,056, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 5% women (7) and 95% men (122).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 108 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4% were women (4) and 96% were men (104).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	95
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 15 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7

Minority students account for 13% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 6 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 Nebraska-Lincoln.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 17% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	129

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Below 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.