by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMN Twin Cities ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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UMN Twin Cities was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me 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 202 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 200 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in me from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #37 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 UMN Twin Cities is $73,433. 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 UMN Twin Cities, me students borrow a median amount of $31,743 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 UMN Twin Cities is $302 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMN Twin Cities was $1,324 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 202 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from UMN Twin Cities. About 19% of these graduates were women and the other 81% were men.
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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from UMN Twin Cities make a median salary of $90,193 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
Of the 45 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from UMN Twin Cities in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 142 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 131 |
| Chemical Engineering | 121 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 99 |
| Industrial Engineering | 97 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.