Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WIT stacks up against peers offering mechanical engineering.
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WIT ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering. More specifically it was ranked #101 out of 350 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wentworth Institute of Technology awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WIT report a median salary of $86,680 a year. This is below $92,278, the median for all majors at WIT.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WIT, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,035, the typical median for all majors at WIT.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,050 | $41,984 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 WIT were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from WIT identified as men.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at WIT were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mechanical engineering majors at Wentworth Institute of Technology.