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. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in me from UNR. This makes it the #178 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #105 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,977 a year. This is less than $70,726, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, me students borrow a median amount of $50,259 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 UNR is $381 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 135 me majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UNR in 2021-2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 98 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Chemical Engineering | 33 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 19 |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 |
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