by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NJIT. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NJIT as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #141 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 141 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Jersey | 4 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 31 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at NJIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, New Jersey Institute of Technology handed out 179 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
NJIT holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NJIT report a median salary of $77,327 a year. This is below $88,026, the median for all majors at NJIT.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NJIT, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,334 in student loans. This is below $24,755, the typical median for all majors at NJIT.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,790 | $34,024 |
| Fees | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NJIT are White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NJIT. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
