by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU highly for mechanical engineering, coming in at #249 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 249 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Arizona | 4 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 of 43 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 99 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
NAU holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,817 a year. This is above $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,409 in student loans. This is higher than $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 87% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
