PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

International:

10%

Others:

7%

Asian:

26%

Black or African American:

8%

White:

49%

Hispanic or Latino:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

94%

Top recruiters

Boeing

Rolls-Royce

Genentech

Merck

Illinois Institute of Technology

Tetra Tech

Texas Tech University

BMW

Merck KGaA

Boehringer Ingelheim

Mercer

Mercedes-Benz

BMW Group

The Boeing Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$30,000 / year

Overall Cost

$45,000 / year

FAQs

• Do I need to earn a master’s degree before applying for a PhD degree?

  

  Applicants do not need to have earned a master's degree to apply to our PhD programs. Applicants are eligible to apply to our PhD programs if they have earned their bachelor's degree. We encourage applicants to review program pages to ensure they meet department requirements.

• Does Tufts accept 3-year bachelor’s degrees?

  

  We do accept 3-year bachelor's degrees. Applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree by the time of enrollment to be eligible to apply to our graduate programs.

• What is the minimum IELTS requirements?

  

  6.5

• When will I receive my decision?

  

  The timeline for your decision varies based on the department and degree type you have applied to, as well as when you have applied. If you have not received a decision within six to eight weeks of the most recent application deadline for your program, please contact us about your decision. Applicants are notified by email when a decision regarding their application has been released.