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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #292 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 289 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 292 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,274 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 SUNY New Paltz, me students borrow a median amount of $24,983 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 SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from SUNY New Paltz. About 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 37 |
| Computer Engineering | 6 |
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