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 UF ranks among other schools offering degrees in ME.
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UF is in the top 10% of the country for ME. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 313 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 373 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #3 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 320 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 138 students received their master’s degree in ME from UF. This makes it the #5 most popular school for ME master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in ME in 2021, making the school the #10 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 UF is $67,197. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all ME bachelor's degree recipients.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UF make a median salary of $79,279 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, ME students borrow a median amount of $19,250 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 $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ME program at UF is $157 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at University of Florida.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of ME bachelor's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 199 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Of the 138 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UF in 2020-2021, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 78 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 336 |
| Systems Engineering | 285 |
| Civil Engineering | 244 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 168 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 167 |
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