by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how UAF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in me from UAF. This makes it the #217 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAF is $79,438. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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Of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UAF in 2022, 88% were men and 12% 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 University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UAF in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 18 |
| Electrical Engineering | 13 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 8 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 7 |
| General Engineering | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.