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Mechanical Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks among other schools offering degrees in mechanical engineering.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Earnings
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics

Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mechanical Engineering Rankings

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #152 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska	1
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska	1
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nebraska	1
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska	1
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska	1
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Nebraska	1
College Major Best Value	1
College Major Top Ranked	1
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	5
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	5
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region	10
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region	10

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Make?

Salary of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $77,056 a year. This is higher than $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

How Much Student Debt Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Have?

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

Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cost?

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$7,770	$26,400
Fees	$2,184	$2,184

Find out more about University of Nebraska-Lincoln tuition and fees.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 96% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 4% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	95
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	4

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 87% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are Non-Resident Alien. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	0

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 83% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	2
Other Races	0

Mechanical Engineering Student Diversity at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Review the following statistics on the composition of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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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