Below are the key facts about this program at HU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates HU as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #266 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 266 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 of 62 |
The following degree levels are granted in mechanical engineering at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
HU is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at HU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |