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 SIUE ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in me from SIUE. This makes it the #147 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,546 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUE, me students borrow a median amount of $30,983 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 SIUE is $355 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from SIUE. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from SIUE in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 62 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
| Electrical Engineering | 42 |
| Robotics Engineering | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 12 |
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