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Mechanical Engineering Schools in Utah

120 students earned ME degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mechanical Engineering is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mechanical Engineering Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 96
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ME majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Mechanical Engineering Grads in Utah

There are 9,730 people in the state and 804,820 people in the nation working in ME jobs.

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Wages for Mechanical Engineering Jobs in Utah

ME grads earn an average of $105,320 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $13,572.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

Mechanical Engineering Careers in UT

Some of the careers ME majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Engineering Professors 44% $108,660
Aerospace Engineers 34% $102,070
Cost Estimators 34% $63,740
Mechanical Engineers 33% $87,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 27% $125,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Civil Engineering 84
Electrical Engineering 70
Biomedical Engineering 66
Computer Engineering 39
Chemical Engineering 27
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Materials Engineering 14
Metallurgical Engineering 9

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