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Mechanical Engineering in New Jersey

Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 16,610 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 824,980 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

ME grads earn an average of $127,857 in the state and $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

Our data covers 5 colleges in New Jersey offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,442 after earning their degree at this institution. About 43% 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 $67,467 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,303 in their first year after graduation. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Princeton University

Princeton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,064 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NJ

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

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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