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. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Columbia came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in me from Columbia. This makes it the #6 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,036 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from Columbia. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $104,503 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
The me program at Columbia awarded 108 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 85% of these degrees went to men with the other 15% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Operations Research | 376 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 189 |
| Electrical Engineering | 167 |
| Civil Engineering | 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | 114 |
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