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Mechanical Engineering Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 785 students earned their ME degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in New York

ME majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 678
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in New York

31,980 people in the state and 804,820 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ME.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in New York

In this state, ME grads earn an average of $115,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,680.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,042. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $19,262.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $34,822.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $20,703.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,937.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $38,569. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Manhattan College

Riverdale
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,965 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,215. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in NY

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Engineering Professors 22% $111,420
Mechanical Engineers 13% $87,470
Cost Estimators 13% $67,400
Aerospace Engineers 13% $117,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $151,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ME.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Electrical Engineering 844
Operations Research 526
Computer Engineering 515
Biomedical Engineering 501
Industrial Engineering 465
Civil Engineering 393
Chemical Engineering 305
General Engineering 144

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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