Mechanical Engineering Schools in Illinois
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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.
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.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs in 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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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