by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, placing at #38 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 38 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 10 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 70 |
The following degree levels are offered in mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 5 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is not currently ranked for mechanical engineering at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 12 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 92% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 8% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 41 |