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Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University

The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at Stony Brook University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SUNY Stony Brook ranks among other schools offering degrees in ME.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Popularity
• Earnings
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics
• Related Majors

Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at SUNY Stony Brook

• Bachelor's Degree in ME
• Master's Degree in ME
• Doctorate Degree in ME

SUNY Stony Brook ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at SUNY Stony Brook was ranked #165 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	33
Most Focused Master's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	48
Most Popular Doctor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	68
Best Value Doctor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	69
Most Focused Doctor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	85
Best Value Master's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	98
Best Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree Schools	105
Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	107
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools	107
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	145
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools	166
Most Focused Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Mechanical Engineering	228

Popularity of ME at SUNY Stony Brook

During the 2019-2020 academic year, Stony Brook University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #84 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.

In 2020, 97 students received their master's degree in ME from SUNY Stony Brook. This makes it the #19 most popular school for ME master's degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in ME in 2020, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from SUNY Stony Brook Make?

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook is $58,500. This is less than $62,400, which is the national median of all ME majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

Salary of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

ME majors graduating with a master's degree from SUNY Stony Brook make a median salary of $67,600 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,200.

How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from SUNY Stony Brook Have?

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Stony Brook, ME students borrow a median amount of $21,497 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.

The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ME program at SUNY Stony Brook is $223 per month.

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

At SUNY Stony Brook, a typical ME student working on their master's degree borrrows about $13,500 in student loans. This means that these borrowers may have an easier time paying back their loans thatn the typical ME graduate who borrows a median amount of $26,250.

Those master's students from SUNY Stony Brook on a 10-year student debt repayment plan end up paying a median amount of $157 per month.

SUNY Stony Brook ME Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Stony Brook University.

SUNY Stony Brook Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Program

During the 2019-2020 academic year, 135 ME majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's in ME.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	4
Hispanic or Latino	10
White	47
Non-Resident Aliens	24
Other Races	16

SUNY Stony Brook Mechanical Engineering Master's Program

Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook in 2019-2020, 88% were men and 12% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in ME.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	22
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	18
Non-Resident Aliens	18
Other Races	6

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Biomedical Engineering	103
Electrical Engineering	102
Computer Engineering	84
Civil Engineering	46
Chemical Engineering	37

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References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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Source: https://www.collegefactual.com/colleges/stony-brook-university/academic-life/academic-majors/engineering/me-mechanical-engineering/