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Mechanical Engineering at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus sits in Norman, OK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.

Studying Online at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. Among 30,851 students, 4,842 (16%) studied exclusively online and 10,504 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 43
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#27 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#177 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#179 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 43
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#27 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#177 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#179 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Students who complete University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus’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	$65,386
2 years	$66,355
3 years	$77,606
4 years	$82,874
5 years	$91,580

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus report median earnings of $82,874, compared with $64,757 for all University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is $21,821.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus are 15% women (19) and 85% men (108).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Of the 108 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 15% were women (16) and 85% were men (92).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	56
Hispanic / Latino	18
Black / African American	3
Asian	10
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	12
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 35% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Among the 14 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, above the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Of the 5 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

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

*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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	127

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.