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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, UMCP came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 360 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 331 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in me from UMCP. This makes it the #106 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #16 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 UMCP is $76,485. 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 UMCP, me students borrow a median amount of $43,274 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 UMCP is $315 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 360 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from UMCP. About 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a master's degree in me from UMCP. About 96% were men and 4% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 201 |
| Electrical Engineering | 201 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 165 |
| Civil Engineering | 156 |
| Computer Engineering | 117 |
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