by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #57 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 57 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 12 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 28 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,856 a year. This is above $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,400 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 74% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. About 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 58 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 13 |
