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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 108 students earned their ME degrees in CT.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 42.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 47.2%
  • Other Races: 0.9%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 10,980 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Connecticut

ME grads earn an average of $100,280 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Connecticut that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,296. In their early career, Yale grads earn an average salary of $72,046.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

In their early career, University of New Haven grads earn an average salary of $45,887. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at University of New Haven. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,712. 43% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
115 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,899 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,155 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UBridgeport. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $66,244. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in CT

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 24% $88,090
Aerospace Engineers 20% $100,170
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $140,460
Cost Estimators 9% $69,070
Engineering Professors 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Electrical Engineering 95
Biomedical Engineering 94
Computer Engineering 75
Environmental Engineering 56
General Engineering 51
Civil Engineering 49
Industrial Engineering 45
Systems Engineering 22

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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