by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UTEP ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 199 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in me from UTEP. This makes it the #58 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UTEP is $62,393. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UTEP paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $257 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,864 | $10,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,662 | $3,662 |
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Of the 199 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UTEP, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 152 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UTEP 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 UTEP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at UTEP make a median salary of $93,773. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 44 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UTEP in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 87 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 |
| Industrial Engineering | 76 |
| Systems Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 36 |
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