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 PVAMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at PVAMU was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #20 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 274 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Prairie View A & M University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at PVAMU is $66,678. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PVAMU, me students borrow a median amount of $22,543 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at PVAMU paid an average of $753 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $246 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,571 | $1,571 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,317 | $10,317 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,611 | $4,611 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
The me program at PVAMU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 79% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
PVAMU 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 PVAMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Prairie View A & M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Electrical Engineering | 46 |
| Computer Engineering | 17 |
| General Engineering | 15 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |