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Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

122 Bachelor's Degrees
25 Master's Degrees
#270 Overall Quality
The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Rio Grande Valley ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at UT Rio Grande Valley

UT Rio Grande Valley ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at UT Rio Grande Valley was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #18 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 157
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 160
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 262
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 270

Popularity of ME at UT Rio Grande Valley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in me from UT Rio Grande Valley. This makes it the #84 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do ME Graduates from UT Rio Grande Valley Make?

$60,924 Bachelor's Median Salary
$85,161 Master's Median Salary

Salary of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Rio Grande Valley is $60,924. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from UT Rio Grande Valley Cost?

$9,467 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UT Rio Grande Valley Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Rio Grande Valley paid an average of $742 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,637 $17,707
Fees $1,830 $1,835
Books and Supplies $1,190 $1,190
On Campus Room and Board $9,662 $9,662
On Campus Other Expenses $3,766 $3,766

Learn more about UT Rio Grande Valley tuition and fees.

UT Rio Grande Valley Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 122 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UT Rio Grande Valley in 2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.

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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, 92% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 112
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Does UT Rio Grande Valley Offer an Online BS in ME?

Online degrees for the UT Rio Grande Valley 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Online Learning page.

Salary of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's me program at UT Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of $85,161. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.

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UT Rio Grande Valley Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in me from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 88% were men and 12% were women.

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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, 68% 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 Rio Grande Valley with a master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

UT Rio Grande Valley ME Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Majors Similar to ME

Related Major Annual Graduates
Civil Engineering 117
Electrical Engineering 65
Computer Engineering 47
Manufacturing Engineering 23

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