by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Drexel ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Drexel was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in me from Drexel. This makes it the #74 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drexel go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,267 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, me students borrow a median amount of $75,511 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Drexel is $665 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Drexel 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 Drexel Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Drexel make a median salary of $93,661 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 164 |
| Computer Engineering | 130 |
| Electrical Engineering | 114 |
| Chemical Engineering | 98 |
| Civil Engineering | 82 |
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