by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Columbia among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #61 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 61 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Missouri | 2 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 25 |
Here is each degree level granted in mechanical engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 168 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia handed out 168 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a solid choice among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Missouri-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,864 a year. This is above $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia, mechanical engineering students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 University of Missouri-Columbia were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
