by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Notre Dame compares to other colleges that offer mechanical engineering.
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Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 22 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame handed out 116 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame report a median salary of $89,369 a year. This is below $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Notre Dame are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at University of Notre Dame.