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. Also, learn how UTEP ranks among other schools offering degrees in ME.
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The bachelor's program at UTEP was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #12 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at El Paso handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #45 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 198 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UTEP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,748 a year. This is less than $65,190, which is the national median of all ME majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UTEP make a median salary of $79,395 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UTEP, ME students borrow a median amount of $17,500 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 $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at The University of Texas at El Paso.
Of the 214 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ME from UTEP in 2021, 82% were men and 18% 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, 81% 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 41 students who graduated with a Master’s in ME from UTEP in 2021, 83% were men and 17% 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, 66% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 120 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
| Industrial Engineering | 84 |
| Systems Engineering | 38 |
| Computer Engineering | 33 |
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