by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in mechanical engineering at WashU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WashU as a strong choice for mechanical engineering, coming in at #30 out of 366 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 30 of 366 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Missouri | 1 of 6 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 25 |
Here is each degree level available for mechanical engineering at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 41 master’s degrees in mechanical engineering.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for mechanical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of mechanical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of mechanical engineering master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Washington University in St Louis conferred 10 doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering.
WashU 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 the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of mechanical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of mechanical engineering doctoral degree graduates at WashU 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 Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WashU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering | 113 |