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Mechanical Engineering in South Carolina

Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Carolina

Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in South Carolina

There are 11,500 people in the state and 824,980 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

Mechanical Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. SC

Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a ME grad in the state is $115,212, compared to a typical salary of $122,678 nationwide.

Mechanical Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. SC

Our data covers 3 colleges in South Carolina offering ME degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,401 a year. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,890 in their first year after graduation. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,737 a year. With an admission rate of 98%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in SC

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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