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. We've also included details on how Georgia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Georgia Tech came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus handed out 421 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 510 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 223 students received their master’s degree in me from Georgia Tech. This makes it the #1 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 61 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,862 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 Georgia Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $58,441 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 Georgia Tech is $507 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia Tech paid an average of $1,307 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,258 | $31,370 |
| Fees | $1,506 | $1,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,760 | $12,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 421 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Georgia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 50% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 212 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia Tech make a median salary of $97,999 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 261 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Georgia Tech, about 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 523 |
| Industrial Engineering | 459 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 403 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 388 |
| Chemical Engineering | 222 |
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