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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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.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 108 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
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.
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.
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.