PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Class Profile

Class Size

20

Average Age

29

Average Work Experience

4 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

Illinois:

4%

Texas:

5%

California:

12%

New York:

4%

Colorado:

66%

Washington:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Graduation Rate

72%

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Dell

Boeing

General Motors

Ford Motor Company

Dell Technologies

Mondelez International

Boehringer Ingelheim

Toyota Motor Corporation

Honda Motor Company

Royal Adelaide Hospital

The Boeing Company

Adelaide Health

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$35,000 / year

Overall Cost

$50,000 / year

FAQs

• How much do PhD students make at CU Boulder?

  

  The average PhD Student base salary at University of Colorado Boulder is $64K per year.

• What are the pay rates in the Department of Mechanical Engineering?

  

  Pre-prelim: $2,532/month Pre-comps: $2,600/month Post-comps: $2,700/month

• What is the minimum IELS requirements?

  

  6.5

• Why pursue a PHD in mechanical engineering versus a specific engineering program?

  

  A PhD in mechanical engineering offers versatility in the job market, enabling professionals to work in renewable energy, biomechanics, air quality, robotics, project management, construction, and more. Choosing mechanical engineering allows exploration across multiple areas of interest, facilitating interdisciplinary research and collaboration. It can be a practical choice for individuals transitioning from related backgrounds, providing flexibility in research focus and professional outcomes.