Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering
Education Levels of ME Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,402 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 | 7,402 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,842 |
| Graduate Certificate | 141 |
Earnings of ME Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in me is $92,526. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,189 and the high is $98,562.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for me students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in me. About 81.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,995 |
| Women | 1,407 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of me master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 696 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 626 |
| White | 2,902 |
| International Students | 2,638 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 375 |
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:
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. About 20% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in me from Stanford. About 26% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Stanford University me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in me from Michigan Tech. Of these students, 8% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan Technological University me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in me from Carnegie Mellon. About 17% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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. About 17% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in me from Columbia. About 16% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in me from UW Seattle. About 18% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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, 20% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in me from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 29% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in me at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 92,526.
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 $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in me from Northeastern. Of these students, 18% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Northeastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 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, 12% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arizona State University - Tempe me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in me from UC Berkeley. About 18% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Berkeley me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 18% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in me from USC. About 19% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,526.
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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in me from MIT. About 34% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts Institute of Technology me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their master's degree in me from U-M. About 23% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $9,003 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. Of these students, 16% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $58,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in me from Stevens. Of these students, 25% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stevens Institute of Technology me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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 $9,459 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 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. North Carolina State University me graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,526.
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. About 6% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in me at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 92,526.
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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 | 9,192 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,671 |
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.
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