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 #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $74,313. 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 UD, me students borrow a median amount of $68,580 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 UD is $695 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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Of the 142 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from UD in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of me master's degrees went to men and 32% went to 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 118 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
| Computer Engineering | 67 |
| Electrical Engineering | 32 |
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