by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly highly for mechanical engineering, placing at #19 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 19 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in California | 5 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mechanical engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 288 |
| Master’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 21 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Cal Poly. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 288 |