by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Fairfield University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Fairfield University among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #241 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 241 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 8 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 28 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at Fairfield University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fairfield University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Fairfield University is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Fairfield University report a median salary of $85,931 a year. This is below $88,101, the median for all majors at Fairfield University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fairfield University, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $26,876 in student loans. This is above $26,687, the typical median for all majors at Fairfield University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $57,450 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Fairfield University were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairfield University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fairfield University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
