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. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, UC Berkeley came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 116 students received their master’s degree in me from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #12 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 34 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #6 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 UC Berkeley is $88,497. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, me students borrow a median amount of $63,885 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 189 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 278 me majors earned their master's degree from UC Berkeley. Of these graduates, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 162 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 833 |
| Civil Engineering | 383 |
| Operations Research | 261 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 182 |
| Chemical Engineering | 152 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.