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Mechanical Engineering in South Carolina

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Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 129 students earned their ME degrees in SC.

In terms of popularity, Mechanical Engineering is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a ME major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 60.5%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 11,830 people employed in jobs related to a ME degree, compared to 804,820 nationwide.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $93,730, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in South Carolina that offer ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,559.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in SC

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Mechanical Engineers 17% $89,070
Engineering Professors 16% $89,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $127,170
Cost Estimators 13% $59,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Other Engineering 127
Civil Engineering 81
Biomedical Engineering 68
Industrial Engineering 65
Electrical Engineering 51
Computer Engineering 31
Environmental Engineering 24
Chemical Engineering 15

View all majors related to Mechanical Engineering

View Nationwide Mechanical Engineering Report

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