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Graduate Mechanical Engineering Programs at Princeton University

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in mechanical engineering at Princeton University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

• Rankings
• Available Degrees
• Master’s Degrees
• Doctoral Degrees
• Undergraduate Study

Princeton University Graduate Mechanical Engineering Rankings

College Factual ranks Princeton University among the top schools in the country for mechanical engineering, ranked #37 out of 366 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools	37 of 366
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in New Jersey	1 of 6
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	8 of 62

Graduate Mechanical Engineering Degrees at Princeton University

The table below lists every degree level granted in mechanical engineering at Princeton University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	37
Master’s	39
Doctoral	18

Princeton University Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Princeton University awarded 39 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.

Master’s Rankings

Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey	1
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools	19

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 74% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Princeton University were Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master’s in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	14
Non-Resident Aliens	15
Other Races	3

Princeton University Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Princeton University handed out 18 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.

Doctoral Rankings

Princeton University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey	1
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	8
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools	33

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 61% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 39% went to women.

The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Princeton University were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	7
Non-Resident Aliens	7
Other Races	2

Undergraduate Study in Mechanical Engineering at Princeton University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Princeton University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering	37

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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