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Mechanical Engineering in Illinois

Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Illinois

26,660 people in the state and 824,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $120,366, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $73,331 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,073 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in IL

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Cost Estimators 12% $80,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Mechanical Engineers 8% $79,543
Automotive Engineers 6% $107,733
Aerospace Engineers 5% $63,328
Fuel Cell Engineers -2% $137,020
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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