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. We've also included details on how UGA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,849 a year. This is less than $65,190, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, me students borrow a median amount of $22,814 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 UGA is $140 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Georgia.
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 70 |
| Biological Engineering | 52 |
| Environmental Engineering | 37 |
| Electrical Engineering | 33 |
| Computer Engineering | 32 |
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