Here is an overview of the graduate program in mechanical engineering at Cornell University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 14 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #9 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 9 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New York | 1 of 23 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 62 |
The following degree levels are available for mechanical engineering at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 152 |
| Master’s | 94 |
| Doctoral | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University awarded 94 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 73% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 47 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 26 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 77% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Cornell University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 152 |