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Mechanical Engineering at University of North Dakota

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of North Dakota. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of North Dakota sits in Grand Forks, ND.

During the most recent reporting year, 86 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of North Dakota.

Studying Online at University of North Dakota

Online coursework is an option at University of North Dakota. Among 15,019 students, 5,225 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,272 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of North Dakota

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Dakota’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	North Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#16 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#205 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#210 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	North Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	North Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 25
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#16 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#205 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#210 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of North Dakota

Graduates of University of North Dakota’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	$66,166
2 years	$64,608
3 years	$73,223
4 years	$78,739
5 years	$88,823

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota take home a median $78,739, compared with $67,610 for all University of North Dakota graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of North Dakota stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of North Dakota, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of North Dakota are 9% women (8) and 91% men (78).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of North Dakota

Among the 78 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of North Dakota, 9% were women (7) and 91% were men (71).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Dakota, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of North Dakota

Among the 8 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of North Dakota, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	3

*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 North Dakota

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Dakota includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	86

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of North Dakota go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.