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UMN Twin Cities was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 804 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 863 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 304 students received their master’s degree in engineering from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #39 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 145 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $558 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 804 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from UMN Twin Cities. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 548 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 66 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Online degrees for the UMN Twin Cities engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 221 engineering majors earned their master's degree from UMN Twin Cities. Of these graduates, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 269 |
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
| Industrial Engineering | 97 |
| Civil Engineering | 77 |
| Computer Engineering | 74 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 52 |
| Materials Engineering | 52 |
| Other Engineering | 21 |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 3 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,250 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 418 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 398 |
| Physical Sciences | 276 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 222 |
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