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 UCONN ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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UCONN is in the top 10% of the country for me. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 321 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in me from UCONN. This makes it the #98 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #66 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 UCONN is $74,869. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, me students borrow a median amount of $48,120 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 UCONN is $463 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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Of the 177 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UCONN in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCONN in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 109 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 106 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Civil Engineering | 88 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
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