Below are the key facts about this program at Notre Dame. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Notre Dame among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, coming in at #23 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 23 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Indiana | 2 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 7 of 59 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at Notre Dame, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Notre Dame conferred 116 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame report a median salary of $89,369 a year. This is below $99,029, the median for all majors at Notre Dame.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Notre Dame, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,891, the typical median for all majors at Notre Dame.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,336 | $64,518 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
Find out more about Notre Dame tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Notre Dame were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Notre Dame. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 20 |