Below are the key facts about this program at Clemson University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Clemson University as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, placing at #82 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 82 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at Clemson University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 227 |
| Master’s | 55 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Clemson University handed out 227 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Clemson University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University report a median salary of $79,302 a year. This is higher than $66,054, the median for all majors at Clemson University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Clemson University, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,125 in student loans. This is higher than $23,783, the typical median for all majors at Clemson University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 90% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Clemson University are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Clemson University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 55 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 21 |