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Mechanical Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 139 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#38 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#42 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#197 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#38 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#42 of 55
Best Value	Nationwide	#148 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#197 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’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	$61,173
2 years	$59,011
3 years	$65,597
4 years	$77,239
5 years	$87,851

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno report median earnings of $77,239, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $22,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 12% women (16) and 88% men (123).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 119 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 13% were women (15) and 87% were men (104).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	61
Hispanic / Latino	24
Black / African American	1
Asian	14
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	14
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 45% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 16 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 4 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, 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 Nevada-Reno

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	139

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.