Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering
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Education Levels of ME Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,218 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 | 7,218 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,634 |
| Graduate Certificate | 155 |
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.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for ME majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in ME. About 82.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,924 |
| Women | 1,294 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of ME master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 539 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 477 |
| White | 2,814 |
| International Students | 2,930 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 307 |
Most Popular ME Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 238 colleges that offer a master’s degree in ME. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 223 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Georgia Tech. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Stanford. Of these students, 31% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan Technological University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,725 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 10% were women.
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 $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Carnegie Mellon. About 27% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their master's degree in ME from UF. About 13% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 people received their master's degree in ME from Columbia. About 25% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 people received their master's degree in ME from UW Seattle. About 14% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at UCSD. Of these students, 15% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 20% were women.
Northeastern University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The ME program at Northeastern University awarded 127 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 120 people received their master's degree in ME from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The ME program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 116 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their master's degree in ME from Purdue. About 14% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in ME. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at USC. Of these students, 20% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for ME majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at MIT. About 29% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 110 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at U-M. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their master's degree in ME from Texas A&M College Station. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women.
Stevens Institute of Technology comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in ME. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at Stevens. About 37% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at NC State. About 15% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to ME majors at UT Arlington. About 4% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to ME that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
| General Engineering | 2,969 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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