by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me tech.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for me tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Technology Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering technology. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at CWU is $65,871. This is higher than $62,554, which is the national median for all me tech bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CWU was $820 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
The me tech program at CWU awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 89% of these degrees went to men with the other 11% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in me tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CWU me tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me tech majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quality Control Technology | 56 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 9 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.