Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is offered at 424 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 39.6% of Mechanical Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42,939 people earned theirMechanical Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mechanical Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 305 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,346 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,465 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,812 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering of $84,027 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,983 |
| 4 years | $84,027 |
| 5 years | $94,559 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,915 |
| Women | 1,373 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,624 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 669 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 589 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 130 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 2,887 | 39.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 39.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 782 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 668 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 466 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 450 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 447 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 447 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 428 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 418 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 405 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 397 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 378 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 369 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 348 people received their master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 346 master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mechanical Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
| Engineering, General | 13,411 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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