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 Lowell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in me from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #33 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.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,414 a year. 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 Lowell, me students borrow a median amount of $28,962 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 $30,590.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at UMass Lowell is $195 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
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The me program at UMass Lowell awarded 166 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell 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 - Lowell with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UMass Lowell 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 UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Lowell make a median salary of $93,804 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 46 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UMass Lowell in 2021-2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Lowell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 165 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 106 |
| Civil Engineering | 94 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.