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 UIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in me from UIC. This makes it the #50 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,871 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIC, me students borrow a median amount of $33,716 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 UIC is $465 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIC paid an average of $843 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 168 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from UIC. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UIC me bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 85% of me master's degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 149 |
| Electrical Engineering | 143 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 116 |
| Chemical Engineering | 93 |
| Computer Engineering | 72 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.