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 GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 166 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 168 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,570 a year. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, me students borrow a median amount of $45,133 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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The me program at GMU awarded 75 bachelor'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 George Mason University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the GMU me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 127 |
| Electrical Engineering | 98 |
| Computer Engineering | 78 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Systems Engineering | 52 |
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