by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU highly for mechanical engineering, ranked #195 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 195 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Florida | 8 of 12 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $78,738 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,025 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
