by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 194 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in me from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #87 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #84 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 UMass Amherst is $73,972. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, me students borrow a median amount of $38,632 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The me program at UMass Amherst awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 90% of these degrees went to men with the other 10% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
UMass Amherst does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in me from UMass Amherst. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 99 |
| Chemical Engineering | 83 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 67 |
| Computer Engineering | 57 |
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