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General Mechanical Engineering in New Jersey

General Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 1,068 students earned their General Mechanical Engineering degrees in NJ.

A General Mechanical Engineering major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Mechanical Engineering Majors in New Jersey

General Mechanical Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a general mechanical engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general mechanical engineering majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for General Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

17,490 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general mechanical engineering.

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Wages for General Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, general mechanical engineering grads earn an average of $95,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 4 colleges in New Jersey that offer general mechanical engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $38,104. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,955.

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Princeton University

Princeton
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton.

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General Mechanical Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general mechanical engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $69,960
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720

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