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Mechanical Engineering at University of Vermont

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at University of Vermont. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 92 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at University of Vermont.

Online Class Availability at University of Vermont

Online coursework is an option at University of Vermont. Of 14,476 students, 456 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at University of Vermont

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#1 of 2
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#195 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#237 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#1 of 2
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#195 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#237 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Vermont

Graduates of University of Vermont’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	$57,570
2 years	$55,770
3 years	$64,381
4 years	$75,683
5 years	$87,582

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Vermont earn a median of $75,683, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Vermont is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at University of Vermont are 13% women (12) and 87% men (80).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Vermont

Among the 75 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 15% were women (11) and 85% were men (64).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	62
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at University of Vermont

Among the 16 master’s mechanical engineering graduates at University of Vermont, 6% were women (1) and 94% were men (15).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Vermont

Among the 1 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Mechanical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Vermont, higher than 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 Vermont

This Mechanical Engineering program at University of Vermont offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	92

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at University of Vermont pursue many career paths. Below 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.