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Mechanical Engineering at Youngstown State University

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

Youngstown State University sits in Youngstown, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at Youngstown State University.

Online Class Availability at Youngstown State University

Distance learning is available at Youngstown State University. Of 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at Youngstown State University

Use these rankings to compare Youngstown State University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 16
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#12 of 59
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#13 of 16
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#50 of 59
Best Value	Nationwide	#95 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#305 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Youngstown State University

Those who finish Youngstown 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	$60,894
2 years	$66,222
3 years	$72,391
4 years	$76,293
5 years	$83,601

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mechanical Engineering graduates from Youngstown State University report median earnings of $76,293, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from Youngstown State University is $24,817.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Mechanical Engineering graduates at Youngstown State University are 12% women (6) and 88% men (42).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 40 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at Youngstown State University, 15% were women (6) and 85% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 5% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 8 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at Youngstown 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 Youngstown State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
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 Youngstown State University

This Mechanical Engineering program at Youngstown State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	48

Best-Paid Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Mechanical Engineering program at Youngstown State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.