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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida

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

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 329
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 82
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 82
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 32.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 49.7%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 31,540 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Florida

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $105,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
224 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,135. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,618. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346. 92% of students get financical aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
8,797 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. In their early career, Florida Tech grads earn an average salary of $31,824. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,012 after graduation. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in FL

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Cost Estimators 27% $57,230
Engineering Professors 22% $102,440
Architectural and Engineering Managers 20% $124,460
Mechanical Engineers 20% $83,160
Aerospace Engineers 14% $107,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Electrical Engineering 528
Systems Engineering 290
Civil Engineering 288
Aeronautical Engineering 191
Biomedical Engineering 175
Computer Engineering 174
Industrial Engineering 151
Materials Engineering 92

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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