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. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 129 students received their master’s degree in me from UCSD. This makes it the #8 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #25 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 UCSD is $69,555. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, me students borrow a median amount of $40,281 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 146 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UCSD make a median salary of $112,996 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from UCSD in 2022, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 340 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 239 |
| Computer Engineering | 213 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 |
| Chemical Engineering | 166 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.