by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #95 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 95 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida | 2 of 12 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 169 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University handed out 169 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU report a median salary of $83,193 a year. This is higher than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,750 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Read more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
