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Mechanical Engineering at University of Rochester

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

University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 68 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at University of Rochester.

Online Class Availability at University of Rochester

Distance learning is available at University of Rochester. Among 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Rochester

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 23
Best Value	New York	#15 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#310 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 23
Best Value	New York	#15 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 61
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#40 of 61
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#310 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Rochester

Students who complete University of Rochester’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	$65,906
2 years	$61,516
3 years	$72,841
4 years	$77,297
5 years	$92,363

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester earn a median of $77,297, compared with $78,550 for all University of Rochester graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Rochester stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Rochester are 15% women (10) and 85% men (58).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 43 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Rochester, 19% were women (8) and 81% were men (35).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 14 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 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 Rochester.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	10
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 7% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 11 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of Rochester, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	2

*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 Rochester

The Mechanical Engineering program at University of Rochester includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	68

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.