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. We've also included details on how GaSou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in me from GaSou. This makes it the #210 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at GaSou is $68,462. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, me students borrow a median amount of $26,458 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,590.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at GaSou is $246 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GaSou was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
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Of the 157 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from GaSou in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Of the 16 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GaSou, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 22 |
| Computer Engineering | 15 |
| General Engineering | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.