by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SMU among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #104 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 104 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas | 6 of 29 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 43 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at SMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Methodist University conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
SMU ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $92,000 a year. This is above $82,838, the median for all majors at SMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SMU, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $17,708 in student loans. This is below $20,712, the typical median for all majors at SMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,464 | $59,500 |
| Fees | $7,540 | $7,540 |
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Among recent graduates, 70% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at SMU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
