Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering is offered at 424 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 42,939 students 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 (this page) | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 305 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 33,346 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,465 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,812 |
Earnings of Mechanical Engineering Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering of $84,027 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Mechanical Engineering majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mechanical Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 20.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 451 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mechanical Engineering students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Purdue University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 819 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 782 undergraduate certificates 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 668 undergraduate certificates 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 508 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 466 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. 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 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 450 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 447 undergraduate certificates 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.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 447 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 428 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 418 undergraduate certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 397 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 389 people received their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 378 undergraduate certificates 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.
Iowa State University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 369 undergraduate certificates 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.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 358 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering. This school awarded 348 undergraduate certificates in Mechanical Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Mechanical Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mechanical Engineering majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 346 undergraduate certificates 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.
Mechanical Engineering Concentrations
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.