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Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Colorado State University-Fort Collins stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
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• Earnings
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• Student Demographics

Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Mechanical Engineering Rankings

Colorado State University-Fort Collins holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #171 out of 365 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado	3
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado	3
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado	3
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado	3
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado	3
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Colorado	3
College Major Best Value	3
College Major Top Ranked	3
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	8
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	8
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region	8
College Major Top Ranked	8

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

In the most recent year for which we have data, Colorado State University-Fort Collins handed out 203 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins Make?

Salary of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $83,877 a year. This is higher than $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

How Much Student Debt Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Colorado State University-Fort Collins Have?

Student Debt of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,184 in student loans. This is above $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University-Fort Collins Cost?

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$9,710	$32,298
Fees	$2,763	$2,763

Find out more about Colorado State University-Fort Collins tuition and fees.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 82% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	20
White	152
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	20

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 83% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a master’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Colorado State University-Fort Collins Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 90% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	4
Other Races	0

Mechanical Engineering Student Diversity at Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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