Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 424 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.3% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42,939 people 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 | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 305 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 33,346 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,465 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,812 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $84,027 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,983 |
| 4 years | $84,027 |
| 5 years | $94,559 |
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 bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering. About 82.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27,575 |
| Women | 5,771 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,617 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 3,365 | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,086 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,255 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,443 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 705 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 1,766 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a bachelor's degree is Purdue University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 782 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 466 bachelor's degrees 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 450 bachelor's degrees 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.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 447 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 447 people received their bachelor's degree 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 Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 428 people received their bachelor's degree 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 Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 418 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 405 bachelor's degrees 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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 398 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 397 bachelor's degrees 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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 378 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 369 bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 348 bachelor's degrees 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 346 bachelor's degrees 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.
Mechanical Engineering Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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
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