Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering is offered at 264 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,996 students earned theirMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 550 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,616 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,458 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,312 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering of $66,942 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,128 |
| 4 years | $66,942 |
| 5 years | $75,102 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mechanical Engineering students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. About 92.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 509 |
| Women | 41 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 | 17.8% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 9.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 332 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tidewater Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 187 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY New York City College of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ferris State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 101 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tulsa Technology Center is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 89 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bishop State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Florida State College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Farmingdale State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New Jersey Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
International Air and Hospitality Academy is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 62 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.