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 Ohio State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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Ohio State was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 211 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 234 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in me from Ohio State. This makes it the #31 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,359 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Ohio State is $342 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The me program at Ohio State awarded 211 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 87% of these degrees went to men with the other 13% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at Ohio State make a median salary of $98,135. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 44 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ohio State, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 464 |
| Electrical Engineering | 320 |
| Chemical Engineering | 228 |
| Industrial Engineering | 181 |
| Civil Engineering | 159 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.