Here is an overview of this program at UT Dallas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Dallas among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, placing at #153 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 153 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Texas | 7 of 29 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 43 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at UT Dallas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 162 |
| Master’s | 48 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Dallas conferred 162 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UT Dallas is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Dallas report a median salary of $77,070 a year. This is below $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Dallas, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $24,705 in student loans. This is higher than $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 81% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas were Asian. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Graduate study is also available at UT Dallas. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 48 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 20 |