by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, URI as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #143 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 143 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 2 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 28 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 101 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Rhode Island conferred 101 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $82,245 a year. This is above $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at URI, mechanical engineering graduates take on a median debt of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
Learn more about URI 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 majority of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at URI. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |
