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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Alabama

97 ME students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mechanical Engineering is the 40th most popular major out of a total 169 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Alabama

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 38.1%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 12,490 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Alabama

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $107,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,917. Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

A typical student attending UAB will pay a net price of $16,530. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,528. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in AL

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 21% $85,580
Aerospace Engineers 14% $116,480
Engineering Professors 11% $99,140
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11% $133,910
Cost Estimators 10% $55,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
General Engineering 222
Architectural Engineering 102
Civil Engineering 77
Aeronautical Engineering 72
Computer Engineering 58
Industrial Engineering 55
Electrical Engineering 55
Other Engineering 45

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

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