Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in mechanical engineering.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in the top 15% of the country for mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #43 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 157 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,682 a year. This is above $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,077 in student loans. This is higher than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 51% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.