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Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at Utah State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Utah State University sits in Logan, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 197 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Utah State University.

Online Class Availability at Utah State University

Many students take online classes at Utah State University. Among 28,904 students, 5,333 (18%) studied exclusively online and 11,938 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Utah State University

Rankings can help you compare Utah State University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#3 of 7
Best Value	Utah	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#74 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#3 of 7
Best Value	Utah	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#5 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#6 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#74 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#155 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Utah State University

Students who complete Utah State University’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	$63,251
2 years	$62,252
3 years	$69,682
4 years	$77,504
5 years	$87,442

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Utah State University report median earnings of $77,504, compared with $48,041 for all Utah State University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Utah State University stands at $13,654.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Utah State University are 14% women (27) and 86% men (170).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Utah State University

Of the 188 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Utah State University, 14% were women (27) and 86% were men (161).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	174
Hispanic / Latino	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Utah State University

Of the 8 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Utah State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Utah State University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Utah State University

Of the 1 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Utah State University, 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 Utah State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 Utah State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Utah State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	197

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Utah State University 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.