Below are the key facts about this program at KSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks KSU as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #283 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 283 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Georgia | 5 of 5 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in mechanical engineering at KSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 212 |
| Master’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kennesaw State University awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
KSU ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from KSU report a median salary of $76,747 a year. This is above $65,849, the median for all majors at KSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at KSU, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $27,736 in student loans. This is above $26,930, the typical median for all majors at KSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,450 | $16,488 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at KSU are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Graduate study is also available at KSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 21 |
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