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Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering

6,953 Yearly Graduations
$81,943 Median Salary
$28,000 Median Debt
There are 238 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in me. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 23% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 32.2% of me graduates were international students.

Education Levels of ME Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,953 people earned their master's degree in me. This earns it the #29 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in me at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6,953
Doctor’s Degree 1,883
Graduate Certificate 130

Earnings of ME Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in me is $81,943. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,466 to a high of $88,769.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in me is $28,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $33,325 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,500.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in me. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,644
Women 1,309
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The racial-ethnic distribution of me master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 675
Black or African American 134
Hispanic or Latino 609
White 2,957
International Students 2,237
Other Races/Ethnicities 341
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There are 238 colleges that offer a master’s degree in me. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

223 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for me students seekinga master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their master's degree in me from Georgia Tech. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#2

Stanford University

Stanford, California
154 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in me from Stanford. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#3

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
152 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
1% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan Technological University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in me from Michigan Tech. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
148 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in me from Carnegie Mellon. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
138 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in me from UF. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

137 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in me from Columbia. Of these students, 15% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

130 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in me from UW Seattle. Of these students, 17% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
129 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in me. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in me from UCSD. Of these students, 13% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
128 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Johns Hopkins University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in me. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in me from Johns Hopkins. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
127 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in me from Northeastern. About 19% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

120 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in me from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 18% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
116 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in me from UC Berkeley. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#13

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
115 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in me. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in me from Purdue. About 17% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
114 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in me from USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#15

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
112 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in me. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in me from MIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
110 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in me from U-M. Of these students, 12% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
106 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in me from Texas A&M College Station. About 9% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
102 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for me majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stevens Institute of Technology. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,408 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in me from Stevens. About 23% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
95 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in me. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in me from NC State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.

95 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in me. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in me from UT Arlington. Of these students, 7% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

ME Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
6,953

Below are some popular majors that are similar to me that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
7,060
4,453
3,890
3,217
2,655

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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