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. Also, learn how Illinois Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at Illinois Tech was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Illinois Institute of Technology handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in me from Illinois Tech. This makes it the #30 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #125 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Illinois Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,386 a year. 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 Illinois Tech, me students borrow a median amount of $52,604 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 Illinois Tech paid an average of $1,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,607 | $49,607 |
| Fees | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,528 | $16,528 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Of the 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Illinois Tech in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Illinois 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 Illinois Tech Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at Illinois Tech make a median salary of $83,195. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students earned a master's degree in me from Illinois Tech. About 15% of these graduates were women and the other 85% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois Institute of Technology with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 30 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Illinois Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 84 |
| Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Civil Engineering | 51 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.