by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNC Charlotte. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNC Charlotte among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #176 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 176 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 4 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 69 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 197 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 197 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UNC Charlotte ranks competitively among schools offering mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte earn a median of $76,149 a year. This is higher than $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
Find out more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 88% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNC Charlotte. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 20 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 2 |
