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Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what Wichita State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wichita State University is in Wichita, KS.

During the most recent reporting year, 74 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Wichita State University.

Studying Online at Wichita State University

Online coursework is an option at Wichita State University. Of 16,689 students, 4,761 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,354 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Wichita State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wichita State University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#4 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#264 of 365

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#1 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#4 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 25
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#264 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Wichita State University

Graduates of Wichita 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	$63,455
2 years	$65,784
3 years	$71,140
4 years	$79,722
5 years	$88,218

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wichita State University report median earnings of $79,722, compared with $52,641 for all Wichita State University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Wichita State University stands at $21,658.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Wichita State University are 22% women (16) and 78% men (58).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Wichita State University

Among the 61 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Wichita State University, 18% were women (11) and 82% were men (50).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 28% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Wichita State University

Of the 11 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	2
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at Wichita State University, below the national average of 23%.*

Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program at Wichita State University

Of the 2 doctoral mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Wichita State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	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 Wichita State University

The Mechanical Engineering program at Wichita State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	74

Top-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Wichita State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, 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.