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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in me.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 207 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in me from UofSC. This makes it the #132 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,370 a year. 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 UofSC, me students borrow a median amount of $42,448 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 UofSC is $342 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 183 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in me from UofSC. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 93% of me master's degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 92 |
| Chemical Engineering | 79 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 52 |
| Computer Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 45 |
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