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Mechanical Engineering at University of South Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida is located in Tampa, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 206 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at University of South Florida.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Florida

Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) studied exclusively online and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of South Florida

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Florida’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#6 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#144 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#6 of 12
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 70
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 70
Best Value	Nationwide	#30 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#144 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of South Florida

Students who complete University of South Florida’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	$59,447
2 years	$60,025
3 years	$70,340
4 years	$81,750
5 years	$91,161

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $81,750, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of South Florida comes in at $23,783.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of South Florida are 18% women (37) and 82% men (169).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida

Among the 173 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 19% were women (33) and 81% were men (140).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	29
Black / African American	6
Asian	14
Two or More Races	10
International (Nonresident)	28
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 34% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Among the 28 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (25).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	21
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, lower than the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of South Florida

Among the 5 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at University of South Florida, 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 South Florida.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 13%.*

*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 Florida

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of South Florida includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	206

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.