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Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Washington State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington State University is in Pullman, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 259 mechanical engineering degrees were granted at Washington State University.

Studying Online at Washington State University

Distance learning is available at Washington State University. Of 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Washington State University

Rankings can help you compare Washington State University’s Mechanical Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 16
Best Value	Washington	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#25 of 55
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#33 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#103 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 364

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 16
Best Value	Washington	#11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#25 of 55
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#33 of 55
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#103 of 365
Best Value	Nationwide	#104 of 364

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Washington State University

Those who finish Washington State University’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	$64,756
2 years	$65,422
3 years	$75,620
4 years	$83,875
5 years	$92,146

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Washington State University take home a median $83,875, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Washington State University is $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Washington State University are 15% women (38) and 85% men (221).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Washington State University

Among the 237 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Washington State University, 14% were women (32) and 86% were men (205).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	149
Hispanic / Latino	35
Black / African American	3
Asian	18
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	18
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 32% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Washington State University

Of the 13 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Washington State University, 23% were women (3) and 77% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	5

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Washington State University

Among the 9 doctoral mechanical engineering graduates at Washington State University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

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

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

*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 Washington State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Washington State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	259

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Washington State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.