by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 235 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 71 students received their master’s degree in me from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #27 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 CU - Boulder is $66,089. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, me students borrow a median amount of $70,680 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at CU - Boulder is $641 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 235 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from CU - Boulder in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from CU - Boulder make a median salary of $84,620 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
Of the 88 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 374 |
| Electrical Engineering | 160 |
| Civil Engineering | 133 |
| General Engineering | 98 |
| Environmental Engineering | 93 |
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