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. We've also included details on how UD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in me from UD. This makes it the #115 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2021, making the school the #92 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 UD is $64,605. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $65,190 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, me students borrow a median amount of $25,962 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UD is $695 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Delaware.
Of the 114 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UD, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UD in 2020-2021, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 108 |
| Civil Engineering | 89 |
| Computer Engineering | 79 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 31 |
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