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 SDSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 244 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 227 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in me from SDSU. This makes it the #115 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SDSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,754 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, me students borrow a median amount of $38,746 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at SDSU is $316 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 84% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 26 |
SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from SDSU in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 248 |
| Electrical Engineering | 125 |
| Computer Engineering | 118 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 78 |
| Environmental Engineering | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.