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 UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in me from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #87 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,178 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, me students borrow a median amount of $27,726 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 UNC Charlotte is $261 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
The me program at UNC Charlotte awarded 28 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 132 |
| Electrical Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 76 |
| Systems Engineering | 27 |
| Construction Engineering | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.