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 URI ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at URI was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Rhode Island handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in me from URI. This makes it the #136 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #125 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from URI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,724 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,726 for all me students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at URI, me students borrow a median amount of $42,336 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 URI is $343 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at URI paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $588 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,116 | $33,512 |
| Fees | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,900 | $14,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,436 | $2,436 |
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The me program at URI awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 89% of these degrees went to men with the other 11% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the URI 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 URI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at URI make a median salary of $83,961. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 me majors earned their master's degree from URI. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at URI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Rhode Island.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | 43 |
| Ocean Engineering | 38 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 30 |
| Chemical Engineering | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.