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Mechanical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia

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

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 63rd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Top District of Columbia Schools in Mechanical Engineering
View the 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 34.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 49.1%
  • Other Races: 1.8%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in District of Columbia

2,830 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in District of Columbia

ME grads earn an average of $112,780 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $62,584 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

#2

Catholic University of America

Washington
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. In their early career, CUA grads earn an average salary of $55,801.

#3

University of the District of Columbia

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,001. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate.

#4

Howard University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in DC

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Cost Estimators 13% $94,440
Mechanical Engineers 10% $114,450
Architectural and Engineering Managers 3% $148,960
Aerospace Engineers 0% $145,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Systems Engineering 96
Electrical Engineering 95
Biomedical Engineering 34
Civil Engineering 25
Computer Engineering 5
Chemical Engineering 1

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

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