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Mechanical Engineering at University of Central Florida

455 Bachelor's Degrees
32 Master's Degrees
26 Doctor's Degrees
The Mechanical Engineering major is part of the engineering program at University of Central Florida.

We'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 UCF ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.

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Mechanical Engineering Degrees Available at UCF

UCF ME Rankings

The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mechanical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools 55
Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools 81
Best Mechanical Engineering Schools 82
Best Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Schools 82
Best Mechanical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools 82

Popularity of ME at UCF

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 455 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 445 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in me from UCF. This makes it the #68 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do ME Graduates from UCF Make?

$66,298 Bachelor's Median Salary
$85,029 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 UCF is $66,298. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.

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How Much Student Debt Do ME Graduates from UCF Have?

$20,547 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of ME Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, me students borrow a median amount of $20,547 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 $30,590.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UCF is $172 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in ME from UCF Cost?

$6,368 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$16,598 Average Student Debt

UCF Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $4,478 $19,810
Fees $1,890 $2,657
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $12,070 $12,070
On Campus Other Expenses $5,230 $5,230

Learn more about UCF tuition and fees.

UCF Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 455 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from UCF. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 32
Black or African American 26
Hispanic or Latino 107
White 247
Non-Resident Aliens 21
Other Races 22

Does UCF Offer an Online BS in ME?

UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.

Salary of ME Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's me program at UCF make a median salary of $85,029. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.

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UCF Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 54 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCF, about 83% were men and 17% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in me.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 3

ME Student Diversity at UCF

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Central Florida.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electrical Engineering 273
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 261
Computer Engineering 216
Industrial Engineering 215
Civil Engineering 195

View All Mechanical Engineering Related Majors >

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