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Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University

Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Washington State University stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.

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• Earnings
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• Student Demographics

Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at Washington State University

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

Washington State University Mechanical Engineering Rankings

Washington State University holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering. In particular, it placed #104 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in Far Western.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Washington	2
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Washington	2
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington	4
College Major Top Ranked	4
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington	5
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Schools in Washington	11
College Major Best Value	11
Best Value Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	18
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	19
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	25
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region	26

Popularity of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington State University handed out 237 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

How Much Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Washington State University Make?

Salary of Mechanical Engineering Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Washington State University report a median salary of $83,875 a year. This is higher than $70,460, the median for all majors at Washington State University.

How Much Student Debt Do Mechanical Engineering Graduates from Washington State University Have?

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

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Washington State University, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is below $21,877, the typical median for all majors at Washington State University.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University Cost?

Washington State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$10,457	$27,864
Fees	$2,086	$2,086

Learn more about Washington State University tuition and fees.

Washington State University Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 86% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	35
White	149
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	25

Washington State University Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 77% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.

The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Washington State University are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.

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

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	5
Other Races	0

Washington State University Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 67% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Washington State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	3
Non-Resident Aliens	6
Other Races	0

Mechanical Engineering Student Diversity at Washington State University

Here are the demographics of the mechanical engineering majors at Washington State University.

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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