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Mechanical Engineering at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

178 Bachelor's Degrees
26 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
Mechanical Engineering is one of the majors in the engineering program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

We'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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 37
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 43
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 46
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 53
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 54

Popularity of ME at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in me from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #80 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Make?

$71,569 Bachelor's Median Salary
$84,265 Master's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $71,569. 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.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Have?

$40,987 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, me students borrow a median amount of $40,987 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $335 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from Rutgers New Brunswick Cost?

$17,239 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$28,008 Average Student Debt

Rutgers New Brunswick Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,674 $32,436
Fees $3,565 $3,565
Books and Supplies $1,391 $1,391
On Campus Room and Board $14,715 $14,715
On Campus Other Expenses $4,372 $4,372

Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.

Rutgers New Brunswick Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 178 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 51
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 75
Non-Resident Aliens 12
Other Races 13

Does Rutgers New Brunswick Offer an Online BS in ME?

Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.

Salary of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's me program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $84,265. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.

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Rutgers New Brunswick Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 me majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 15
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 2

ME Student Diversity at Rutgers New Brunswick

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 295
Chemical Engineering 160
Biomedical Engineering 146
Civil Engineering 121
Industrial Engineering 57

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