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 KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mechanical Engineering Schools | 116 |
| Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in me from KU. This makes it the #205 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,726 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allme bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at KU is $493 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at KU was $944 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from KU in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from KU in 2022, 88% were men and 13% 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 Kansas with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 87 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 54 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 37 |
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