by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Minnesota-Twin Cities among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #51 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 51 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Minnesota | 1 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 59 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 157 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,682 a year. This is above $71,500, the median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,077 in student loans. This is higher than $21,568, the typical median for all majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,532 | $36,296 |
| Fees | $2,066 | $2,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 85% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 9 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 59 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 22 |
