by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in me.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, USC came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 114 students received their master’s degree in me from USC. This makes it the #14 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #78 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 USC is $83,356. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at USC is $487 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 11 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's me program at USC make a median salary of $106,735. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 102 students who graduated with a Master’s in me from USC in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 305 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 170 |
| Other Engineering | 152 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 112 |
| Computer Engineering | 92 |
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