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Mechanical Engineering at University of Rhode Island

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island is in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 111 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#1 of 2
Best Value	Rhode Island	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#131 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#1 of 2
Best Value	Rhode Island	#2 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#9 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#12 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#131 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#218 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Students who complete University of Rhode Island’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	$64,907
2 years	$63,880
3 years	$72,515
4 years	$82,245
5 years	$93,316

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $82,245, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Rhode Island comes in at $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island are 13% women (14) and 87% men (97).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 101 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, 12% were women (12) and 88% were men (89).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	81
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 7 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 43% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, above the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 3 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Rhode Island, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
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 Rhode Island

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	111

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are 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.