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Mechanical Engineering at University of South Alabama

If you plan to study Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of South Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.

During the most recent reporting year, 59 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of South Alabama.

Studying Online at University of South Alabama

Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Of 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of South Alabama

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Alabama’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Alabama	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#5 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#59 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#164 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#324 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of South Alabama

Those who finish University of South Alabama’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,253
2 years	$66,240
3 years	$76,272
4 years	$83,325
5 years	$89,384

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama report median earnings of $83,325, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of South Alabama comes in at $26,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of South Alabama, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of South Alabama are 14% women (8) and 86% men (51).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama

Among the 53 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 13% were women (7) and 87% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of South Alabama

Of the 6 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	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 South Alabama

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of South Alabama breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	59

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of South Alabama 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.