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 PFW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at PFW was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #10 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 295 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Fort Wayne handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at PFW is $64,534. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at PFW was $741 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $308 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,049 | $21,015 |
| Fees | $1,205 | $1,205 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,940 | $2,940 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,332 | $10,332 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,776 | $3,776 |
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Of the 15 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from PFW, about 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the PFW 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 PFW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 22 |
| General Engineering | 18 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Civil Engineering | 7 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 |
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