Here is an overview of this program at UW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UW highly for mechanical engineering, coming in at #258 out of 365 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 258 of 365 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 1 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mechanical engineering at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wyoming conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Mechanical Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW earn a median of $74,942 a year. This is higher than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, mechanical engineering students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
Read more about UW tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 94% of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 6% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UW were White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 3 |